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Common Fears of Surgical Patients

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¿Cuáles son los temores más habituales que experimenta el paciente quirúrgico?

A lo desconocido

¿Cuáles son las necesidades que presenta el paciente quirúrgico?

Honestidad

¿Qué situaciones debilitan la conciencia y ética quirúrgica?

Fatiga

¨Son costumbres en el sentido de las normas o reglas adquiridas por hábitos¨, ¿El anterior enunciado es una definición que se refiere a?:

Moral

"Término que denota varios factores esenciales en la experiencia moral, así: el reconocimiento y aceptación de un principio de conducta obligada", ¿El anterior enunciado es una definición que se refiere a?:

Conciencia

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Common Fears of Surgical Patients

  • Fear of pain, discomfort, or complications during and after surgery
  • Fear of anesthesia and its potential risks
  • Fear of death or loss of autonomy
  • Fear of unknown outcomes or unsuccessful surgical results
  • Fear of hospital environment and medical procedures

Needs of Surgical Patients

  • Emotional support and reassurance
  • Effective communication and clear explanations
  • Comfort and pain management
  • Respect for autonomy and dignity
  • Trust in the healthcare team and surgical process

Situations that Weaken Surgical Conscience and Ethics

  • Poor communication and lack of transparency
  • Conflicting values or beliefs between healthcare professionals and patients
  • Inadequate training or experience in surgical procedures
  • External pressures or stressors affecting decision-making
  • Unclear or unethical medical practices

Habits and Norms

  • Habits are acquired norms or rules that guide behavior
  • Habits are developed through repetition and experience

Ethics and Moral Principles

  • Ethics refer to the recognition and acceptance of moral principles guiding conduct
  • Moral principles involve a sense of obligation and responsibility
  • Ethics are essential in the surgical context to ensure respect for patients' autonomy and dignity

Explore the most common fears experienced by surgical patients and how healthcare providers can address them. Test your knowledge on the emotional concerns of individuals undergoing surgery.

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