Principle of Medical Ethics and Law

Question 1

Professional Governance in UK

Answer 1

• GMC
• Professional Standards Authority
• Health Boards
• NHS Trusts
• Responsible Officers
• Medical directors
• The Law
• Public Interest
• Insight

Question 2

Ethics

Answer 2

The body of moral principles or values governing/distinctive of a particular culture/group

Question 3

Important regarding ethics

Answer 3

• Non-judgemental approach
• Not imposing personal views/respecting patient views
• Confidentiality
• Not exceeding competency
• Informed consent
• Fitness to practice
• Reflection

Question 4

Ethics are comprised by

Answer 4

1. Duties
2. Four principles
   and
   - Principles
   - Values
   - Honesty
   - Standards

Question 5

Duties of a doctor

Answer 5

Right and wrong actions by individuals/groups

- Deontology

Question 6

Four principles

Answer 6

Utilitarianism

1. Respect for autonomy
2. Non-malfeasance
3. Beneficence
4. Justice

Question 7

Respect for autonomy

Answer 7

Promote right to self-determination

• Confidentiality
• Informed consent
• Promote capacity

Question 8

Non-malfeasance

Answer 8

Avoidance of harm

- Duty of Candour

Question 9

Duty of Candour

Answer 9

Honesty to patients/organisations when mistakes are made with potential harmful consequences

• Seek advice
• Apologise
• Offer remedy/support
• Explain effects

Question 10

Beneficence

Answer 10

To do good

Question 11

Justice

Answer 11

• Fairness/equity: non-discrimination and equal treatment for equal need
• Individual vs population: rationing and limits to autonomy