Professionalism & Ethics Flashcards
1
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What do the HCPC oversee
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- legal requirements for competency
- set standard for proficiency
- set standards for education and training
- audit compliance with CPD
- Approve degrees
- state protected title
2
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What do IBMS oversee
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- define code of professional practice
- set professional standards for practice
- Award degrees
- define professional knowledge and skills
3
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IBMS code of conduct
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- Uphold name and reputation of BMS
- Maintain highest standards of professional practice
- Respect confidentiality of patients
- Not practice or impose law, integrity or standard compromising practice
4
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Characteristics of professionalism
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Attitude
Appearance
Communication
Demeanour
5
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Why is professionalism important
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- patients need to trust worker
- professionalism shapes public perception
- improve patient experience
6
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Beauchamp and Childress guidelines
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Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence (do no harm)
Justice (fairness and equality)
7
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Characteristics of Deontology
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- Morality is in the act
- rationality leads to right and wrong
- Maxim of UNIVERSALITY
An action is right if it’s okay for everyone in the world to do it at the same time - certainty, equal rights
8
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Characteristics of Utilitarianism
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- Morality is in the consequences
- maximise happiness
- the greatest good for the greatest number
The Benefit of 2 justifies the demise of 1 - more people helped, adaptable
9
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Give an example d an ethical dilemma
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Polyhaem trials - when is it right to pull out of trials e.g. when the side effects overwhelm the benefits
10
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What are the layers of the ethical grid
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Autonomy/Respect
Deontological (telling truth)
Consequential (most beneficial outcome)
External considerations
