Week 4 Practical Flashcards
identify the four principles of ethics
Respect for Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Beneficence
Justice
what are prima facie principles
More fluid, flexible and situational
what is meant by respect for autonomy
Confidentiality and Informed consent
-‘liberty to follow one’s will; control over one’s own affairs; freedom from external influence, personal independence’
what is meant by autonomous choices
informed, voluntary and intentional
characteristics of an autonomous person
They develop, or voluntarily endorse, their values and goals
They can choose in line with their values and goals
what are positive vs negative duties
Negative duties are duties to refrain from certain actions.
Positive duties are duties to perform certain actions.
what is meant by non maleficience
-Do not make patient worse off (despite good intentions e.g. futile and burdensome Rx)
-Harms may be unavoidable
what is meant by beneficence
“Doing good, the manifestation of benevolence or kindly feeling, active kindness
what is meant by paternalism
an old-fashioned view of the duty of beneficence.
The duty is to work out what’s best for the patient, then do it, whether or not the patient agrees
what is meant by justice
“Giving another their due/what they are owed”
what does ISBAR stand for
Identify
Scenario
Background
Assesment
Recommendations
inspiration vs expiration
Inspiration provides the alveoli with fresh atmospheric air.
Expiration removes air containing decreased oxygen and increased carbon dioxide concentrations
