Advance Directives and Patient Ethics

<p>Two witnesses, one of whom must be a medical practitioner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any adult with necessary mental capacity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding a therapeutic or research procedure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Other patients may require critical care resources more urgently. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being terminally ill (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The preferences of the patients. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advance Directives clarify health care wishes; euthanasia involves ending life. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protecting against their defined harmful outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the patient would have wanted to be resuscitated after a head injury. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suffering from dementia or a psychiatric condition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not receiving life-sustaining treatment or specific basic care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confirmation of the patient's ability to understand the directive's nature and effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps in making difficult decisions regarding patient care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beneficence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autonomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be breached if it protects the patient from harm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand patient concerns and discuss treatment options (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal preferences of the healthcare team (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonmaleficence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distrust in healthcare providers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autonomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beneficence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive spending of taxpayer money (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding harm to patients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonmaleficence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Justice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost should not be a consideration as every life matters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding harm to patients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Doing good for patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonmaleficence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An assessment of potential risks against expected outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Justice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient's preference (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symptom relief (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient’s values and insights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identify ethical issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient education and open communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reading and discussing ethical issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient's values and preferences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consulting only legal counsel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To generate diverse perspectives and insights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are areas of both consensus and controversy in ethics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing a clear dialogue about treatment options (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Respecting a patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, as long as they have the capacity to do so.

The duty to avoid causing harm to patients.

The duty to act in the best interest of the patient.

Fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources.

A situation where there is no clearly correct course of action.

A patient's ability to understand their condition, treatment options, and make a reasoned decision in their best interest.

The financial implications of providing medical care, particularly in intensive situations.

A prediction that a patient's recovery is unlikely to be successful, or that the outcome will be severe.

A written statement where a competent adult details their desired healthcare in the future when they lose that competence.

The ethical principle that acknowledges each person's right to make their own healthcare decisions.

The mental capacity to understand and make healthcare decisions.

Different concepts. Advance directives are about expressing future healthcare wishes, while euthanasia is about ending a life.

The patient's preferences, regarding their treatment and care, must be considered in healthcare decisions.

The predicted outcome or course of a medical condition.

Any adult with the mental capacity to make healthcare decisions.

Ensuring the consistent delivery of patient care during treatment and transition of needs.

The process of obtaining a patient's voluntary agreement for a medical procedure or treatment after providing them with clear and understandable information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

The essential components of informed consent include: purpose of treatment, nature of treatment, benefits of treatment, complications of treatment, cost of treatment, role of the patient, role of the healthcare provider, and alternative treatments.

Active and transparent dialogue between a healthcare provider and a patient, ensuring that the patient's perspectives and concerns are addressed and understood.

A situation in healthcare where there is no clearly correct course of action and different ethical principles may conflict.

Respecting a patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, as long as they have the capacity to do so.

The duty to avoid causing harm to patients.

The duty to act in the best interest of the patient.

Fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources.

A legal document where a person outlines their wishes regarding medical care, especially during terminal illness, coma, or other end-stage conditions.

Usually, two witnesses are required, one of whom must be a medical practitioner. The witnesses must not have any vested interest in the person's estate.

The ability to understand the AD, its consequences, and to make informed decisions regarding medical procedures and risks.

An AD comes into effect when the person is terminally ill, in a permanent coma or vegetative state, or has other severe life-limiting conditions that are irreversible.

Generally, an AD outlines the person's preference for withholding life-sustaining treatments or refusing certain medical interventions under specific conditions.

It safeguards the patient's wishes, reduces family stress over decisions, and helps medical professionals make informed choices in complex situations.

In common law jurisdictions, Advance Directives are legally binding.

Anyone, regardless of age or health status, can benefit from creating an Advance Directive to ensure their healthcare wishes are respected.

The potential negative consequences a patient perceives from a treatment, which may differ from a healthcare professional's perspective.

The potential risks or negative outcomes a healthcare professional anticipates based on their medical knowledge and experience.

The assessment of the potential benefits of a medical intervention compared to its potential risks.

Difficult decisions about distributing scarce medical resources, such as organs, when demand exceeds supply.

Agreement among people about what is right or wrong in a particular situation.

Disagreement about what is right or wrong in a particular situation.

The process where both a healthcare professional and a patient work together to decide on the best course of action.

What matters most to a patient about their health, including their beliefs, goals, and wishes.

Honest and clear dialogue between a healthcare professional and patient about their health.

Collecting all relevant information before making a decision, including medical facts and patient preferences.

The process of finding a solution to a situation where there is no easy right or wrong answer, considering all relevant factors.