Professionalism and Leadership Flashcards
What is reflective practice?
Thoughtful and often critical periods of self-examination on reactions and actions in past situations, in order to maintain and improve the standards of practice moving forward.
Why is reflective practice important with medicine?
- It ensure all practitioners uphold the expectations of the public and the medical board
- It allows all health professionals to continuously gain new knowledge and act based on the best information available, helping them to improve standards of patient care
What should be considered during self-reflection
- Verbal and non-verbal cues
- How do personal beliefs influence interactions?
- How external factors may influence interactions with patients
How many standard drinks are needed to increase someones risk of physical accident?
More than four
What questions would you ask during the first A of smoking intervention: Ask?
- Whether they smoke
- If they have ever smoked (if so, how long?)
- Calculate pack year history
What questions would you ask during the second A of smoking intervention: Assess?
- Nicotine dependence: “how soon after waking do you have your first cigarette?”, “have you had any cravings, urges, or withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit?”
What are the four principles of the four principles approach?
- Non-maleficence
- Beneficence
- Justice
- Autonomy
How does a prima facie approach to medical ethics work?
- More adaptable than other ethical models such as deontology
- Can run into issues when defining the “good” of the patient versus the medical good
What are three key aspects of giving feedback?
- Timely
- Clear
- Appropriate
What are the three core components of informed consent?
- Voluntary
- Must be provided with adequate information
- Competent or autonomous
What is a pronoun?
A word we use to refer to someone instead of using their name
