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Flashcards in Basic Ethical Principles Deck (8)
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1
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The right to make one’s own decisions.

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Autonomy

2
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The obligation to do good for others.

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Beneficence

3
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The obligation to be faithful to an agreement and responsibilities, to keep promises.

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Fidelity

4
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The obligation to be fair to all people (when allocating limited resources).

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Justice

5
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The obligation not to harm others (Hippocrates states, “First, do no harm.”)

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Nonmaleficence

6
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Assuming the right to make decisions for another.

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Paternalism

7
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The obligation to tell the truth.

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Veracity

8
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A process by which the nurse assists the client to grow and develop toward self-actualization. Emphasizes the values of caring, autonomy, respect, and empowerment.

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Advocacy