Unit 4 Module 4 - Ethical and Legal Scope of Practice

Question 1

List the 4 principles of healthcare ethics and give an example of each.

Answer 1

autonomy - patients have the right to make their own decisions

beneficence - care should be for the ultimate benefit of the patient

non-maleficence - no harm to patient

justice - patients treated fairly

Question 2

Describe conflict of interest and how it relates to healthcare.

Answer 2

• when medical personnel receives benefit (monetary or gift) for providing certain services to patients

Question 3

Identify 3 ways to ensure confidentiality.

Answer 3

• privacy of patient information
• physical privacy (door shut/curtains closed)
• releasing patient info to appropriate people only

Question 4

Define informed consent and how HSC’s play a role in providing this for patients.

Answer 4

• when a patient is explained the benefits and risks of a procedure and the patient gives permission to perform that procedure
• HSC’s educate the patient

Question 5

Identify the key points and considerations the HSC uses in documentation.

Answer 5

• document patient care, education, and significant events

- documentation should be accurate, thorough, and timely

Question 6

Define objective and subjective data.

Answer 6

objective - information based on facts

subjective - information based on opinion, thoughts and emotions