Public Health and Ethics Flashcards
what does SBAR stand for?
situation
background
assessment
recommendation
what is an orthosis?
an orthopaedic device that corrects the function of a limb
what is a prosthesis?
a device that replaces a missing limb
what is the BPS model of disability?
the biopsychosocial model
what are the three elements of the BPS model?
impairments
activity limitations
participation restrictions
what are the three main types of barriers to healthcare?
attitudes
physical
system level
what is deontology?
asking whether the act is right or wrong in itself
what is consequentialism?
whether an action is right or wrong depends on its consequences
what is utilitarianism?
acting to maximise the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people
what is communitarianism/community ethics?
asking if the act is good for everyone affected by it
what is virtue ethics?
asking if actions are honest to yourself and consistent
what is religious ethics?
does the act respect the sanctity for human life?
