Ch 1 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is ethics?
a set of principles of good conduct or moral values that one possesses or develops
What is autonomy?
the freedom and independence to make your own decisions and act in your own interests
What is informed consent?
when a patient grants permission to a healthcare provider to perform a procedure or a medical treatment
What is beneficence?
the principle of proper actions, kindness, compassion, and assistance toward other people
What is nonmaleficence?
the ethical principle of avoiding harm to others
What is fidelity?
being true to the commitments and obligations we promise to others
What are morals?
societal standards of “right” and “wrong”
What are values?
desirable standards, qualities, or rules about right or wrong. personal beliefs about what is important in life
What is etiquette?
how human beings relate to each other under specific circumstances
What are bioethics?
how ethics apply to biological and medical research and their applications
What are rights?
“just” claims or entitlements that others must respect
What is justice?
fairness to all people
What is confidentiality?
the obligation of the healthcare provider to maintain patient information in a way that will not allow dissemination beyond the healthcare provider
What is equity?
attempting to distribute equally to all who are in need
Who published the pharmacy technician’s code?
The American Association of Pharmacy Technicians
What is priviledged communication?
information that passes between individuals that cannot be submitted into evidence into a court of law because of the legal relationship of the individuals
Name common breaches of patient confidentiality
speaking about a patient medication too loudly, divulging medical info over the phone without authorization, speaking about medical diagnosis in public, accessing the records of a family member
