U13: Introduction to Bioethics Flashcards
Ethos
Ethics
moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conduct of an activity
Ethics
set of rules that society have to agree about living with other people
Ethics
moral philosophy
Ethics
branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct
Ethics
Bio means?
life
Ethics means?
way of acting
Branch of ethics
Bioethics
Ethics of life
Bioethics
Life of science
Biology
Philosophy
Bioethics
Professional ethics in allied health
Bioethics
Bioethics is often known as?
medical ethics or clinical ethics
Philosophical study of ethical issues
Bioethics
Application of the basic principles of ethics to the new possibilities
Bioethics
Interdisciplinary study of problems brought about by biological and medical progress and its impact in the society and value system
Bioethics
Bioethics is preceded by?
medical ethics
Primary focus of medical ethics , animal ethics, environmental ethics
Bioethics
T/F:
According to the history of bioethics, doctors use their knowledge and power
* to benefit the sick
* do no harm
* preserve life
* keep in strictest confidence any patient information
T
T/F:
After WWII, it became clear that medical ethics was sufficient to meet contemporary challenges.
F;
no longer sufficient
T/F:
We study bioethics to address perennial ethical problems, issues, dilemmas confronting health care workers and their patients.
T
T/F:
We study bioethics to address legal problems in health care with ethical concerns.
T
T/F:
We study bioethics to address the challenges of modern technology.
T
T/F:
We study bioethics to enhance professional development and ethical values of health care professionals.
T
Principle of Bioethics:
freedom of choice
autonomy
Principle of Bioethics:
do no harm
non-maleficence
Principle of Bioethics:
do good
beneficence
Principle of Bioethics:
fairness and equality
justice
T/F:
Principles can overlap and compete with each other for priority.
T
Principle of Bioethics:
Considering patient’s desires within the bounds of accepted treatment
autonomy
Principle of Bioethics:
Involving patients in making decisions
autonomy
Principle of Bioethics:
Considering patients’ needs, desires, and abilities
autonomy
Principle of Bioethics:
Safeguarding patients’ privacy
autonomy
Principle of Bioethics:
Protecting patient from harm
non-maleficence
Principle of Bioethics:
No intentional harm or injury be done on the patient
non-maleficence
Principle of Bioethics:
Knowing one’s own limitations
non-maleficence
Principle of Bioethics:
Knowing when delegation of patients’ care to trainees is appropriate
non-maleficence
Principle of Bioethics:
Service to the patient and the public at large
beneficence
Principle of Bioethics:
Duty to promote patient’s welfare
beneficence
Principle of Bioethics:
Competent and timely delivery of health care
beneficence
Principle of Bioethics:
To always act in the best interest of the patient
beneficence & justice