Flashcards in Ethics Deck (8)
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1
Doctrine of Double Effect
Ethical to provide palliative therapy to relieve pain/suffering even if it might hasten a pt.'s death as long as meds are titrated for the purpose of relieving pain and suffering
2
What information is included in informed consent?
BRAIN
Benefits
Risks
Alternatives
Indications
Nature
3
USPSTF Grades of Evidence: A
substantial drug benefits
4
USPSTF Grades of Evidence: B
moderate benefits
5
USPSTF Grades of Evidence: C
selectively offer based on own judgment and pt. preference
6
USPSTF Grades of Evidence: D
Harm > benefit
7
USPSTF Grades of Evidence: I
insufficient evidence
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