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How should a physician assess the impact of a medical intervention?
How should a physician assess the impact of a medical intervention?
- By determining if the intervention aligns with the magnitude of the medical issue. (correct)
- By solely relying on peer-reviewed studies without case evaluations.
- By comparing the intervention with standard practices in unrelated conditions.
- By evaluating the economic cost without patient context.
When considering treatment options for a patient, which aspect should be prioritized?
When considering treatment options for a patient, which aspect should be prioritized?
- The compatibility of the treatment with the patient's unique circumstances. (correct)
- The popularity of the treatment among the medical community.
- The physician's own convenience and preference.
- The availability of the treatment irrespective of patient needs.
What is a key factor in determining the appropriateness of a medical response?
What is a key factor in determining the appropriateness of a medical response?
- The alignment of the response with the patient's health status. (correct)
- The physician's familiarity with the intervention.
- The general success rate of similar treatments.
- The anticipated duration of treatment.
Which element is essential when considering a physician's pledge of service?
Which element is essential when considering a physician's pledge of service?
In a patient-centered approach, what aspect is least important?
In a patient-centered approach, what aspect is least important?
What is the primary purpose of considering ethics in one's everyday life?
What is the primary purpose of considering ethics in one's everyday life?
What is a possible scenario where an individual may encounter an ethical question or problem?
What is a possible scenario where an individual may encounter an ethical question or problem?
What is the significance of the Physician's Pledge, taken by medical professionals?
What is the significance of the Physician's Pledge, taken by medical professionals?
In what year was the Declaration of Geneva, which includes the Physician's Pledge, adopted?
In what year was the Declaration of Geneva, which includes the Physician's Pledge, adopted?
What is the primary reason for considering ethics in everyday life, as opposed to only in professional settings?
What is the primary reason for considering ethics in everyday life, as opposed to only in professional settings?
What are codes of ethics also known as in a business context?
What are codes of ethics also known as in a business context?
What is a situation where the answer may not be straightforward referred to as?
What is a situation where the answer may not be straightforward referred to as?
What are the principles that medical codes of ethics are based on?
What are the principles that medical codes of ethics are based on?
What is a promise or commitment made by physicians?
What is a promise or commitment made by physicians?
In what year was the Physician's Pledge introduced?
In what year was the Physician's Pledge introduced?
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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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