Ethics

Question 1

What ethical principle should a patient/tech relationship be based upon?

Answer 1

Fiduciary relationship - The patient has ultimate decision making power, however, the professional has full decision making power within his or her range of competency

Question 2

What are the three Code of Ethics fallacies? (NEU)

Answer 2

1. Fallacy of nationality
2. Fallacy of expertise
3. Fallacy of uniqueness

Question 3

What ethical model occurs when a healthcare professional makes decisions on behalf of the patient?

Answer 3

Paternalistic - ignores patient autonomy - fallacy of expertise

Question 4

What ethical model occurs when a healthcare professional gives the patient all information necessary and then leaves the decision completely up to the patient without any guidance?

Answer 4

Agency - no duty for the physician

Question 5

What ethical model occurs in healthcare when patient and technician are considered “equal”?

Answer 5

Contractual - violates fiduciary obligation