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Which of the following is NOT a common principle that medical codes of ethics are based on?
Which of the following is NOT a common principle that medical codes of ethics are based on?
- Justice
- Profitability (correct)
- Non-maleficence
- Beneficence
Which of the following BEST describes the term "ethical dilemma"?
Which of the following BEST describes the term "ethical dilemma"?
- A situation where a person's values are in conflict with their professional responsibilities.
- A situation where a decision must be made quickly.
- A situation where a person is being pressured to do something unethical.
- A situation where there is no clear right or wrong answer. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical dilemma in the medical field?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical dilemma in the medical field?
- A doctor choosing between treating a patient with a new, experimental drug or continuing with standard care.
- A hospital administrator deciding how to allocate scarce resources.
- A pharmaceutical company developing a new drug that is profitable but has unknown side effects. (correct)
- A nurse deciding whether to disclose a patient's confidential information to their family.
How do "Codes of Ethics" relate to ethical business practices?
How do "Codes of Ethics" relate to ethical business practices?
Why is it important for medical professionals to have a code of ethics?
Why is it important for medical professionals to have a code of ethics?
In what context is ethics most likely to manifest in a person's life?
In what context is ethics most likely to manifest in a person's life?
Which of the following statements best describes the inevitability of confronting ethical issues?
Which of the following statements best describes the inevitability of confronting ethical issues?
What aspects of life typically require ethical considerations?
What aspects of life typically require ethical considerations?
Why is it essential to understand ethics in everyday life?
Why is it essential to understand ethics in everyday life?
When might a person encounter an ethical problem?
When might a person encounter an ethical problem?
How should medical treatment be assessed in relation to the size of the medical problem?
How should medical treatment be assessed in relation to the size of the medical problem?
When considering compatibility with a patient's circumstances, what aspect is most crucial?
When considering compatibility with a patient's circumstances, what aspect is most crucial?
Which of the following best describes an ethical principle in medical decision-making?
Which of the following best describes an ethical principle in medical decision-making?
In terms of ethical medical declarations, which approach is least acceptable?
In terms of ethical medical declarations, which approach is least acceptable?
Which statement accurately reflects a core principle of medical ethics regarding patient circumstances?
Which statement accurately reflects a core principle of medical ethics regarding patient circumstances?
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Study Notes
Ethical Considerations
- Evaluating options involves considering whether they are proportionate to the size of the medical problem
- Ethics plays a significant role in everyday life, both professionally and personally, and involves dealing with ethical questions or problems
Ethical Dilemmas
- Grey areas exist where answers are not simple, leading to ethical dilemmas
Codes of Ethics
- Also known as Ethical Business Practices
- Medical codes of ethics are founded on key principles
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