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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for consent to be deemed valid?

The patient must have capacity to consent

The patient must be of legal age (correct)

The patient must be informed about the treatment

The patient must give consent willingly

Which principle of ethics emphasizes the importance of considering the subject's welfare over the interests of science and society?

Justice

Autonomy

Non-maleficence

Beneficence (correct)

Which principle of ethics is another word for self-rule and requires that choices be informed, freely made, and made with capacity?

Autonomy (correct)

Beneficence

Non-maleficence

Justice

Which principle of ethics means that unequal people should be treated unequally?

Justice Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of ethics emphasizes the importance of doing no harm and considering the harms against the good?

Non-maleficence Signup and view all the answers

According to the Mental Capacity (Northern Ireland) Act 2016, what must those making decisions take into account when considering a person's wishes and feelings?

The person's present and past wishes and feelings Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Hippocratic Oath?

To benefit the sick and keep them from harm and injustice Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, when determining a person's mental capacity, what factors must be considered by the person assessing the individual?

The person's past and present wishes and feelings Signup and view all the answers

Why were doctors in ancient Greece discouraged from disclosing possible difficulties to patients?

To maintain patient trust Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, what should be considered when making a best interests decision for a person lacking mental capacity?

The likelihood of the person regaining capacity Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, what should be the guiding principle when making a best interests decision?

The decision that is least restrictive of the person's future choices Signup and view all the answers

What did the Nuremberg Code emphasize as the primary consideration in research on humans?

The subject's voluntary consent Signup and view all the answers

What did the Declaration of Geneva require from doctors in terms of consent?

Voluntary and informed consent Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the Tuskegee syphilis experiment?

The study was conducted between 1932 and 1972 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Tuskegee syphilis experiment?

To compare the health of syphilitic and non-syphilitic populations Signup and view all the answers

What did the participants in the Tuskegee syphilis experiment believe they were receiving treatment for?

Bad blood Signup and view all the answers

When did the Tuskegee syphilis experiment finally come to an end?

1972 Signup and view all the answers

Who should be consulted about treatment decisions if a patient has appointed a welfare attorney or there is a court-appointed deputy or guardian?

The welfare attorney or court-appointed deputy or guardian Signup and view all the answers

Who can provide consent for treatment if a child under the age of 16 years cannot consent?

Someone with parental responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What must emergency 'best interest' decisions for a child lacking capacity not be determined by?

The child's age or appearance Signup and view all the answers

Who should seek the patient's consent when taking consent for treatment?

The person actually treating the patient Signup and view all the answers

According to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, what is the primary principle of the act?

Every adult must be assumed to have capacity unless it is proved otherwise. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, what is the purpose of providing all reasonable help and support to individuals?

To ensure they make decisions that maximize their participation in decision-making processes. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, how should decisions made on behalf of someone who lacks capacity be made?

In a way that balances their autonomy with protection from harm. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, what is the Two-Stage Functional Test of Capacity?

A test to determine if someone has the capacity to make a decision at a specific time. Signup and view all the answers