Ethics Of Pain Management

Question 1

Respect for individual and their right to make decisions (refuse or choose care)

Answer 1

Autonomy

Question 2

ALL patients receive impartial treatment and high quality care

Answer 2

Justice

Question 3

Balance between benefit and harmful effects

Answer 3

Beneficence

Question 4

Provider obligated to provide adequate information

Answer 4

Autonomy

Question 5

Do good

Answer 5

Beneficence

Question 6

Fair allocation of healthcare resources

Answer 6

Justice

Question 7

Tell the truth, open communication, avoid lies, deception (use of placebos violates this principle)

Answer 7

Veracity

Question 8

Obligations of patient and the healthcare providers (responsible to keep promises)

Answer 8

Fidelity

Question 9

Doctrine of double effect that recognizes that appropriate use of medicines for the intent of treating pain is appropriate even if use inadvertently hastens death

Answer 9

Nonmaleficence

Question 10

Esteem and respect for patients (see as individuals, unique and important)

Answer 10

Dignity