Principle of Medical Ethics and Law Flashcards

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Professional Governance in UK

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  • GMC
  • Professional Standards Authority
  • Health Boards
  • NHS Trusts
  • Responsible Officers
  • Medical directors
  • The Law
  • Public Interest
  • Insight
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Ethics

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The body of moral principles or values governing/distinctive of a particular culture/group

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Important regarding ethics

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  • Non-judgemental approach
  • Not imposing personal views/respecting patient views
  • Confidentiality
  • Not exceeding competency
  • Informed consent
  • Fitness to practice
  • Reflection
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Ethics are comprised by

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  1. Duties
  2. Four principles
    and
    - Principles
    - Values
    - Honesty
    - Standards
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Duties of a doctor

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Right and wrong actions by individuals/groups

- Deontology

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Four principles

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Utilitarianism

  1. Respect for autonomy
  2. Non-malfeasance
  3. Beneficence
  4. Justice
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Respect for autonomy

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Promote right to self-determination

  • Confidentiality
  • Informed consent
  • Promote capacity
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Non-malfeasance

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Avoidance of harm

- Duty of Candour

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9
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Duty of Candour

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Honesty to patients/organisations when mistakes are made with potential harmful consequences

  • Seek advice
  • Apologise
  • Offer remedy/support
  • Explain effects
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Beneficence

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To do good

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Justice

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  • Fairness/equity: non-discrimination and equal treatment for equal need
  • Individual vs population: rationing and limits to autonomy
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