Flashcards in workshop 1 b Deck (11)
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1
State the problem
Distinguish between ethical problems and other
medical, social cultural, linguistic and legal issues
2
Get the facts
Find out as much as you can about the problem. Take
time to listen to the patient. Find the facts that you
don't have
3
Consider the
ethical principles
Consider autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence,
justice, confidentiality/privacy and veracity
4
Consider how the problem would look
from another perspective
How would another person view this issue or
problem?
5
Identify the
ethical conflicts
Explain how the ethical conflicts occur and how they
might be resolved
6
Consider the law Identify relevant legal concepts and laws.
How can
you apply the NMBA standards and codes?
7
Make the ethical
decision
What is the right thing to do?
8
Voluntary Assisted Dying
• NSW
victoria
western Australia
tasmania
nsw-- assisted dying in any form is illegal
– legislation failed to pass in 2017
– a person has the right to refuse treatment or request
withdrawal of treatment
Victoria – Voluntary assisted dying is legal in limited circumstances
• Western Australia - legal as of 1 July 2021
• Tasmania - on a date to be confirmed
• VAD is not lawful in other Australian States and Territories, though
this may change in the future as other jurisdictions consider law
reform in this area
9
VIC - Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017
• Eligibility criteria
– over 18 years
– incurable disease causing intolerable suffering
that cannot be relieved
– prognosis of less than six months (or 12 months
for neurodegenerative conditions)
– decision-making capacity
– decision made at the time of being unwell
10
Negligence
Duty of Care
• Relationship must exist
• Easily established in healthcare and patient
relationship
• Actions linked to effect on patient
• Neighbour principle set out in law
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