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In the context of ethical decision-making, what is a prima facie obligation?
In the context of ethical decision-making, what is a prima facie obligation?
- An obligation based on the patient's autonomy
- A fundamental obligation that must always be fulfilled (correct)
- An obligation that conflicts with other principles
- An obligation that can be ignored in certain situations
When faced with conflicting prima facie obligations, what does a physician need to consider to determine the actual obligation to the patient?
When faced with conflicting prima facie obligations, what does a physician need to consider to determine the actual obligation to the patient?
- The historical basis of each principle
- The respective weights of the competing prima facie obligations based on content and context (correct)
- The preferences of the medical team
- The financial implications of each obligation
In the example provided, why does the principle of beneficence override that of nonmaleficence?
In the example provided, why does the principle of beneficence override that of nonmaleficence?
- The physician was following paternalistic practices
- The patient's autonomy was not considered in this case
- The urgency of the situation required immediate action (correct)
- The patient's refusal of treatment was not taken into account
What makes conflicts between the principles of beneficence and autonomy particularly challenging?
What makes conflicts between the principles of beneficence and autonomy particularly challenging?
What does giving primacy to beneficence over patient autonomy in medical decision-making resemble, according to the text?
What does giving primacy to beneficence over patient autonomy in medical decision-making resemble, according to the text?
What obligation does the physician have towards the patient in the given scenario?
What obligation does the physician have towards the patient in the given scenario?
What is the appropriate term used to indicate evidence of physiological futility in the case?
What is the appropriate term used to indicate evidence of physiological futility in the case?
What complications does the 67-year-old widow experience according to the text?
What complications does the 67-year-old widow experience according to the text?
What cultural perspective is highlighted in the case of the 67-year-old widow?
What cultural perspective is highlighted in the case of the 67-year-old widow?
What principle provides the patient the option to delegate decision-making authority to another person?
What principle provides the patient the option to delegate decision-making authority to another person?
What is the dominant value in making a decision about who gets the ventilator?
What is the dominant value in making a decision about who gets the ventilator?
Who proposes that the decision about who gets a ventilator should not rest with front-line physicians and nurses?
Who proposes that the decision about who gets a ventilator should not rest with front-line physicians and nurses?
What is the potential instrumental value of the second patient mentioned in the text?
What is the potential instrumental value of the second patient mentioned in the text?
Why do some ethics scholars propose that the burden of deciding who gets a ventilator should not be on front-line physicians and nurses?
Why do some ethics scholars propose that the burden of deciding who gets a ventilator should not be on front-line physicians and nurses?
What is the subordinate consideration in making a decision about who gets a ventilator, according to the text?
What is the subordinate consideration in making a decision about who gets a ventilator, according to the text?
In Case 1, the conflict arises between which two ethical principles?
In Case 1, the conflict arises between which two ethical principles?
According to Case 1, what factors support the decision to treat the patient against his will?
According to Case 1, what factors support the decision to treat the patient against his will?
What is the most probable diagnosis for the patient in Case 2?
What is the most probable diagnosis for the patient in Case 2?
Why does the patient in Case 2 refuse the recommended treatment?
Why does the patient in Case 2 refuse the recommended treatment?
How does the ethical dilemma in Case 2 differ from that in Case 1?
How does the ethical dilemma in Case 2 differ from that in Case 1?
What is the ethical obligation of the surgeon in Case 5 according to the text?
What is the ethical obligation of the surgeon in Case 5 according to the text?
What is the significance of truth-telling in patient autonomy according to the text?
What is the significance of truth-telling in patient autonomy according to the text?
What are some of the possible risk reduction mechanisms mentioned in the text?
What are some of the possible risk reduction mechanisms mentioned in the text?
What could reduce the threat of legal claims in situations like Case 5?
What could reduce the threat of legal claims in situations like Case 5?
What is the ethical obligation of the physician in Case 6 according to the text?
What is the ethical obligation of the physician in Case 6 according to the text?
What is the primary difference between soft paternalism and hard paternalism?
What is the primary difference between soft paternalism and hard paternalism?
What is the concept of consumerism in the context of patient autonomy?
What is the concept of consumerism in the context of patient autonomy?
How do Pellegrino and Thomasma argue that beneficence can be inclusive of patient autonomy?
How do Pellegrino and Thomasma argue that beneficence can be inclusive of patient autonomy?
What is imperative when goals of treatment change in the course of disease, according to the text?
What is imperative when goals of treatment change in the course of disease, according to the text?
In problem-solving in ethics in clinical practice, what does 'Context' refer to?
In problem-solving in ethics in clinical practice, what does 'Context' refer to?
What does the American College of Physicians recommend for allocation decisions during resource scarcity?
What does the American College of Physicians recommend for allocation decisions during resource scarcity?
What is at the core of professionalism in the physician-patient relationship?
What is at the core of professionalism in the physician-patient relationship?
What is the significance of discernment in decision-making, according to the text?
What is the significance of discernment in decision-making, according to the text?
Which virtue leads to trust and is needed when patients place themselves in the hands of physicians?
Which virtue leads to trust and is needed when patients place themselves in the hands of physicians?
What is the representation of the model envisioned by the author, as mentioned in the text?
What is the representation of the model envisioned by the author, as mentioned in the text?
What does professionalism demand when it comes to placing the interest of patients?
What does professionalism demand when it comes to placing the interest of patients?
What should allocation decisions during resource scarcity be based on, according to the American College of Physicians?
What should allocation decisions during resource scarcity be based on, according to the American College of Physicians?
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