Lesson 5 Flashcards
Ethical practices are characterized by THREE MAJOR PRINCIPLES
Autonomy
Beneficence
Justice
Refers to freedom of action
Autonomy
As chosen by an individual person who are autonomers
Autonomy
Capable of choosing and acting on plans they themselves have decided on
Autonomy
We ought to do good and prevent or avoid doing harm
Beneficence
Doing good for the benefit of others
Beneficence
To help others gain what is of benefit to them but does not carry the obligation to risk one’s own welfare or interiors in helping others
Beneficence
The moral obligation to act on the basis of fair adjudication between completing claims
Justice
It is linked to fairness, entitlement, and equality,
Justice
Two elements of the principles of justice
Equity
Equality
Everyone is entitled to whatever they get in the natural lottery at birth
Entitlement Theory
Inequalities between individuals in matters of health, positions, and wealth is tolerated
Entitlement Theory
How expenditures or the use of resources will achieve the “greatest net of good and serve the largest number of people”
Utilitarian Theory
The greatest good for the greatest number
Utilitarian Theory
Identifies the least advantaged number of the community
Maximin Theory
Justice requires the “equality of net welfare for individuals”
Equalitarian theory
4 theories in justice
Entitlement Theory
Utilitarian Theory
Maximin Theory
Equalitarian Theory
The distribution of good in community takes the needs of all citizens into equally
Equalitarian Theory
The granted freedom, written or oral
Informed Consent
Exchange of promises between two parties
Contract
Most important and most legal safeguard
Competent Practice
Attempt to get order in writing/verbal order
Executing Physician Order
Protect health practitioners while giving care in emergency situation
Good Samaritan Law
Legal responsibilities of student nurse include careful preparation by instructors
Student Liability
