Ethics

Question 1

Ethical Principles

Answer 1

Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Veracity
Fidelity

Question 2

Primary Ethical Principles

Answer 2

1. Justice (fairness)
2. Respect for Autonomy (the right to make one’s own decision)
3. Beneficence (doing good)

Question 3

Right to self determination

Answer 3

Autonomy

Question 4

Treat each individual as an autonomous subject

Answer 4

Autonomy

Question 5

Individuals have the right to make treatment decisions and must have a capacity to make decisions independently

Answer 5

Autonomy

Question 6

Self-governing; having the freedom to make independent choices

Answer 6

Autonomy

Question 7

Restricting autonomy

One individual assumes the right to make decisions for another

Answer 7

Paternalism/Parentalism

Question 8

Considered acceptable when the patient does not have decision making capacity

Answer 8

Paternalism/Parentalism

Question 9

Views the primary goal of health care as “doing good” for clients

Answer 9

Beneficence

Question 10

Client approached in holistic manner

Answer 10

Beneficence

Question 11

Treat alike cases alike

Answer 11

Justice

Question 12

Secondary Ethical Principles

Answer 12

1. Veracity (telling the truth)
2. Fidelity (duty to keep promise)
3. Confidential (duty to respect privileged information)

Question 13

Requires the health care provider to tell the truth and not intentionally deceive or mislead clients

Answer 13

Veracity

Question 14

The obligation to tell the truth and not to lie or deceive others

Answer 14

Veracity

Question 15

Duty to be faithful to one’s commitments

To keep promises

Answer 15

Fidelity

Question 16

Keep privileged information private

Answer 16

Confidentiality