Ethics Flashcards
1
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Bioethics 4
A
Respect for patient autonomy
Beneficence = to do good
Non maleficence = do no harm
Justice = distribution and non-discrimination
2
Q
Principles of ethical practice of public health
12
A
Public Health…
- Should address causes of disease and requirements for health, aim to prevent adverse health outcomes
2 respects the rights of individuals
- Ensures an opportunity for input from community members
- Ensure basic resources and conditions necessary for health are accessible to all people
- Provide communities with info, obtain community consent
- Implement effective policies and programs that protect and promote health
- Act in timely manner
- Respect diverse values, beliefs and cultures
- Enhances ohsycial and social environment
- Protect confidentiality of info
- Ensure the professional competence of their employees
- Engage in collaborations thst build the publics trust
