Topic 3: human rights + dignity in care Flashcards
1
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Define dignity
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- State of being worthy of honor/respect
- Treating patients as valuable individuals regardless of condition/background
2
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Define dignity in healthcare
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- Treating patients as individuals NOT cases
- Respecting their choices even when disagreeing
- Care that promotes their self-worth
3
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Describe the principles of dignity
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- Dignity is part of overall human dignity = treatment of patients reflects how we value people
- Treat people as individuals = personalized respect
- More than just physical care = emotional + psychological well being
- Respect grows in fair relationships = patient feels valued
4
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When is human dignity at risk?
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- Situations of vulnerability
- Illness/injury
- Decline towards death
- Childhood/old age
- Prison
- Diasability
- Lack of capacity
5
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Why is dignity at risk in vulnerability?
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- Makes it easier to ignore/violate rights
6
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Define rights
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- Entitlements = what we can do + others cannot do to us
2 TYPES:
1) Active: freedom to do something = right to medical decision
2) Passive: freedom from something = right to be treated without consent
7
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How do rights protect freedom?
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- Freedom to act = choose treatment
- Freedom from harm = protection from medical neglect
8
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Why do human rights matter?
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- Protect fairness + dignity + equality + respect
- Prevents abuse + neglect + discrimination
9
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How do human rights exist?
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- National + international laws
- Moral + cultural traditions
- Court decisions enforcing them
10
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Why are human rights part of law?
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- Protect people from historical injustices + abuse
11
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What is the Nuremberg code?
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- Introduced principles = informed consent
- Experimentation justified for benefit of society
12
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What is UDHR?
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- Global agreement protecting human dignity + rights
KEY RIGHTS: - Right to life = medical care cannot denied
- Right to freedom from inhumane treatment = no forced medical procedures + medical experiment without consent
- Right to health + wellbeing = access to medical care
