Unit 1 Flashcards
Values
implicit and explicit mental maps for decision making that endure for a significant time in one’s life
Ethics
a branch of philosophy with emphasis on morality (intentions or actions that are viewed as good or right compared to those viewed as bad or wrong)
Ethical dilemma
When the right action is not clear or members of the healthcare team cannot agree
Ethics committee
A team that assist with making ethical decisions
Respect for persons
People have the right to make their own decisions
Beneficence
Doing or promoting good to help others
Nonmaleficence
Doing no harm (do the benefits outweigh the risk)
Justice
Everyone gets equal care regardless of stature
Veracity
Telling the truth
Fidelity
Faithfulness to your promises
Privacy
Patient confidentiality (not looking at charts of patients who aren’t yours)
Confidentiality
Protecting patient information (closing patient charts when you walk away)
Accountability
Be able to answer for your actions
Responsibility
Be competent in skills and continuing knowledge
Judgement
Ability to form your own opinions and conclusions
Advocacy
Speak up for your client
Assault
THREAT of touching another without the persons consent
Battery
Carrying out of the threat of touching someone
Defamation of character
False communication that results in injury to ones reputation
Fraud
Misrepresentation that may cause harm to a person or property
Invasion of privacy
Disclosing confidential information to an inappropriate third party
False imprisonment
Prevention of movement or unjustified retention of a person without consent (to have restraints you must have a doctors order)
Negligence
An act of omission of something a reasonable prudent person would do or would not do
Malpractice
Deviation from the standard of care that results in damage to a client (working outside of your scope of practice)