Bioethical Principles in Healthcare

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Which of the following is a key aspect of autonomy and informed consent?

  • Avoiding harm or injury to patients
  • Acknowledging a patient's rights (correct)
  • Ensuring equal distribution of resources
  • Promoting the greater good for society

What does the bioethical principle of beneficence primarily involve?

  • Ensuring fair distribution of resources
  • Promoting well-being and best interests of others (correct)
  • Respecting patient confidentiality
  • Avoiding harm or injury

The principle of non-maleficence is best described by which statement?

  • Ensuring patient information is handled appropriately
  • Promoting the fair distribution of healthcare resources
  • Maximizing benefits while minimizing harm
  • Avoiding harm or injury to patients (correct)

Which principle ensures equal access to healthcare and other goods?

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

What is the primary focus of the principle of confidentiality?

<p>Respecting patient privacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle involves taking both the good and bad into account?

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

What is the core idea behind informed consent?

<p>Patients should know all information regarding their case. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is directly related to the Hippocratic Oath?

<p>Non-maleficence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of bioethical principles?

<p>To protect patients' rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is most aligned with the concept of justice?

<p>Treating everyone fairly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Autonomy and Informed Consent

Acknowledging a patient's rights and ensuring they have all necessary information to make informed decisions.

Beneficence

Promoting the well-being and best interests of others; doing good.

Non-Maleficence

Avoiding harm or injury; minimizing potential harm to patients.

Justice

Fair distribution of resources and equal access to healthcare for all.

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Proportionality

Considering all sides (pros and cons) to make the right choice.

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Confidentiality

Respecting patient privacy and handling their information appropriately.

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Study Notes

  • Bioethical principles are fundamental guidelines for ethical decision-making in healthcare and medical research
  • The principles protect patient rights, ensure fairness, and promote well-being
  • Acknowledges a patient's rights, especially for those who cannot choose for themselves
  • Ensures the patient has all the information regarding their case

Beneficence: Objectivity

  • Promotes the greater good, well-being, and best interests of others

Non-Maleficence: Objectivity

  • Avoids harm or injury
  • Considers the choice that maximizes the good between beneficence and nonmaleficence
  • "Do no harm"; doctors must avoid causing unnecessary harm to patients (Hippocratic Oath)

Justice: Open-Mindedness

  • Fair distribution of resources, benefits, and burdens in society ensures equal access to healthcare and other goods
  • Treat everyone fairly and equally, providing the care they need regardless of who they are

Proportionality: Critical Thinking and Objectivity

  • Considers both sides (good and bad)
  • Choose the right choice based on the pros and cons

Confidentiality: Intellectual Honesty and Curiosity

  • Respects the patient's right to privacy
  • Handles patient information appropriately based on their requests

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