ethics Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
patient autonomy
A
obligation to respect patients as individuals and to honor their preferences in medical care
2
Q
beneficence
A
special ethical duty to act in the patient’s best interest
may conflict with autonomy
if the patient can make an informed decision, ultimately the patient has the right to decide
3
Q
non-maleficence
A
do no harm
4
Q
justice
A
treat persons fairly
