moral rules and ethical principles

Question 1

Veracity (moral or ethical?)

Answer 1

obligation to tell the truth and not deceive others

-moral

Question 2

Benevolent Deception (moral or ethical?)

Answer 2

deceiving the patient for their own good

-moral

Question 3

privacy (moral or ethical?)

Answer 3

relates to the degree of access to the patient

-moral

Question 4

confidentiality (moral or ethical?)

Answer 4

a vehicle that protects the patient’s privacy

-moral

Question 5

fidelity (moral or ethical?)

Answer 5

obligation to keep promise to the patient (fulfill our duty of care)
-moral

Question 6

respect for autonomy (moral or ethical?)

Answer 6

patients are autonomous entities that should not be subjected to the constraints of others (independent individuals capable of making own decisions). Involves informed consent
-ethical

Question 7

what are the three principles of informed consent, and what category does this fall under?

Answer 7

• respect for autonomy
  1) threshold- assess patient’s competence (are they encumbered or unencumbered?)
  2) information- includes disclosure and understanding
  3) consent- understanding risks and benefits, patient is free to voluntarily accept or reject treatment

Question 8

principles of informed consent acronym

Answer 8

TIC- threshold, information, consent

Question 9

paternalism (moral or ethical?)

Answer 9

acting as a father figure and either going against the patient’s desire or making the decision for them
-ethical

Question 10

nonmaleficence (moral or ethical?)

Answer 10

obligation to not inflict harm on patient or society

-ethical

Question 11

beneficence (moral or ethical?)

Answer 11

obligation to contribute to the patient’s or society’s welfare by preventing harm or promoting the patient’s or society’s well being
-ethical

Question 12

justice (moral or ethical?)

Answer 12

the administration of what is just (fair, reasonable, equitable)- treating like cases alike