WK 10: Ethics Doctors and Medical Students

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What should decision-makers provide when prioritizing particular groups for anti-viral medication and limiting access to elective surgeries and other services?

A clear timeline for decision revisions

A rationale for their decisions (correct)

A detailed list of available resources

A guarantee of equal access to services

What is essential for healthcare professionals during an influenza pandemic?

Conforming to institutional protocols

Adherence to traditional codes of ethics

Duty to provide care and respond to suffering (correct)

Prioritizing their own health and well-being

What should be in place when elective surgeries are cancelled or postponed?

A review of the decision by a external committee

A formal mechanism for stakeholders to voice concerns (correct)

A clear justification for the decision

A formal appeal process for patients

What is a key challenge healthcare workers may face during an influenza pandemic?

Conflicting professional obligations Signup and view all the answers

What ethical value guides the allocation of scarce resources during a public health crisis?

Proportionality Signup and view all the answers

How is trust described in the text?

As an essential component in relationships within healthcare systems Signup and view all the answers

What role does trust play in decision-making during a public health crisis?

It must be maintained to balance the needs of stakeholders and control measures Signup and view all the answers

Why is early engagement with stakeholders emphasized in the text?

To justify stakeholder confidence in decision-makers' trustworthiness Signup and view all the answers

In what way can public health decisions be perceived by stakeholders during a crisis?

As an abandonment if needed care is denied Signup and view all the answers

Why is building trust essential in the healthcare setting according to the text?

To justify decisions made during a crisis Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect decision-makers must strive to preserve in healthcare decision-making during a public health crisis?

Equity between patients with influenza and those needing urgent treatment for other diseases Signup and view all the answers

What value guides the development of fair allocation criteria when allocating scarce resources in healthcare?

Equity Signup and view all the answers

In a public health crisis, what may be necessary to protect the public from serious harm?

Restrictions to individual liberty Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle that healthcare providers balance with a duty to protect individual patients from harm?

Respect for individual autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What must health care decision-makers consider regarding compensation in the context of scarce resources allocation?

Compensation for those who do not meet inclusion criteria yet are entitled to receive care Signup and view all the answers

What concept requires society to support those facing a disproportionate burden in protecting the public good?

Communal responsibility Signup and view all the answers

In an influenza pandemic, who is likely to face expanded duties and increased workplace risks?

Health care workers Signup and view all the answers

Which group may experience significant social, economic, and emotional burdens during an influenza pandemic?

Quarantined individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is one major consequence that healthcare workers may face during an influenza pandemic?

Isolation from family Signup and view all the answers

Why does individual liberty often come into tension with the protection of the public from harm?

To safeguard personal freedom Signup and view all the answers

What does solidarity in healthcare require?

Good, open and honest communication Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of stewardship in healthcare during a pandemic?

Maximizing benefits when allocating resources Signup and view all the answers

How can healthcare institutions overcome territoriality between departments?

By promoting collaboration and common purpose Signup and view all the answers

What should decision makers consider when distributing scarce resources during a pandemic?

Avoiding and reducing collateral damage Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental aspect of individual liberty in public health crises?

Being guided by the notion of stewardship Signup and view all the answers