Ethics

Question 1

Doctrine of Double Effect

Answer 1

Ethical to provide palliative therapy to relieve pain/suffering even if it might hasten a pt.’s death as long as meds are titrated for the purpose of relieving pain and suffering

Question 2

What information is included in informed consent?

Answer 2

BRAIN

Benefits
Risks
Alternatives
Indications
Nature

Question 3

USPSTF Grades of Evidence: A

Answer 3

substantial drug benefits

Question 4

USPSTF Grades of Evidence: B

Answer 4

moderate benefits

Question 5

USPSTF Grades of Evidence: C

Answer 5

selectively offer based on own judgment and pt. preference

Question 6

USPSTF Grades of Evidence: D

Answer 6

Harm > benefit

Question 7

USPSTF Grades of Evidence: I

Answer 7

insufficient evidence

Question 8

Euthanasia v. Physician Assisted suicide

Answer 8

Euthanasia is illegal throughout the U.S.

Physician Assisted Suicide is legal in Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Vermont. Patient self-administers lethal dose of medication prescribed by physician.