A1.3 The Key Principles Of Ethical Practice In The Health And Science Sector

Question 1

What is beneficence?

Answer 1

an ethical principle that refers to the moral obligation to act for the benefit of others. In the context of healthcare, it involves actions that promote the wellbeing and best interest of patients. This includes providing treatments that are in the patients best interests.

Question 2

What is Nonmaleficience?

Answer 2

emphasises the obligation to not inflict harm on others. In healthcare, it means providers should avoid causing harm or injury to patients, whether through actions or omissions. This principle guides medical professionals to carefully consider the potential risks and harms of any treatment or intervention and to avoid procedures where potential from harm benefits.

Question 3

What is autonomy?

Answer 3

Means everyone has the right to make the final decision about their care or treatment. That means we aren’t able to impose care or treatment on anyone, with some exceptions like lacking capacity

Question 4

What is informed consent?

Answer 4

Means that before making that final decision, a person receiving care or treatment has the right to be given all the relevant information about their care or treatment.

Question 5

What are barriers to autonomy?

Answer 5

• lack of information
• language barriers
• cultural or societal norms
• socioeconomic status
• coercion
• medical emergencies
• power imbalancement

Question 6

What can a lack of confidentiality cause?

Answer 6

Loss of patient trust, withholding information, avoid seeking treatment

Question 7

What is justice?

Answer 7

It can mean fairness, equality and respect for all. the principle that when weighing up if something is ethical or not, we have to think about whether it is compatible with the law, the patients rights and if it’s fair and balanced. It also means that we must ensure no one is unfairly disadvantage