Role of the Worker Flashcards
What are the Ethical Principals in Healthcare?
Beneficence, Justice, Autonomy, Non-Maleficence.
Define: Beneficence
Doing good or promoting the well-being of the client.
Define: Justice
Treating all clients fairly and equally
Define: Autonomy
Respecting the clients choices about their own treatment/healthcare
Define: Non-Maleficence
Doing no harm to the patient
What is a Controlled Act?
It is a task that can only be performed by a regulated healthcare provider.
RHPA
Regulated Health Professions Act
What requirements must be met to accept a delegated task
The delegatee must receive the right knowledge, skills and training, be appropriately supervised and have the patients consent.
What is delegation?
Delegation is when a healthcare professional defers a task to someone who has gotten competent training on the matter.
What Is Holistic Care?
Holistic care is Providing care related to all 5 aspects of someones health. (Physical, Emotional, Social, Cognitive and Spiritual).
WHat are Ethical Standards?
They are moral guidelines that professionals should adhere to to ensure quality in Healthcare.
Name some principals related to Ethical Standards.
Professional Conduct, Quality of care, Patients rights
