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Questions and Answers
What is the first step when faced with an ethical dilemma?
What is the first step when faced with an ethical dilemma?
- Reflect and Reassess
- Consider Ethical Principles
- Identify the Dilemma (correct)
- Gather Information
Which action is crucial in the 'Consultation and Collaboration' step when dealing with an ethical dilemma?
Which action is crucial in the 'Consultation and Collaboration' step when dealing with an ethical dilemma?
- Avoiding input from colleagues or ethics committees
- Making a decision independently
- Ignoring the perspectives of all involved parties
- Involving the patient, family, or surrogate decision-makers (correct)
Why is it necessary to 'Reflect and Reassess' after making a decision on an ethical dilemma?
Why is it necessary to 'Reflect and Reassess' after making a decision on an ethical dilemma?
- To ignore feedback from others
- To never adjust the course of action
- Because the decision-making process is flawless
- To give careful consideration to the well-being and preferences of the patient (correct)
Which step involves applying ethical principles like autonomy and justice to guide decision-making in an ethical dilemma?
Which step involves applying ethical principles like autonomy and justice to guide decision-making in an ethical dilemma?
What is the purpose of 'Evaluate Options' when dealing with an ethical dilemma?
What is the purpose of 'Evaluate Options' when dealing with an ethical dilemma?
Why is it important to 'Reflect and Reassess' even when circumstances remain unchanged?
Why is it important to 'Reflect and Reassess' even when circumstances remain unchanged?
When making a decision on an ethical dilemma, what should be given careful consideration?
When making a decision on an ethical dilemma, what should be given careful consideration?
Study Notes
Ethical Decision-Making in Healthcare
Identifying the Dilemma
- Clearly define the ethical dilemma, considering conflicting values, principles, or obligations involved in the situation
Gathering Information
- Collect relevant information, including medical facts
- Incorporate patient preferences, cultural considerations, and legal aspects to inform decision-making
Evaluating Options
- Identify possible courses of action, considering ethical principles, potential consequences
- Consider perspectives of all involved parties, including healthcare professionals, patients, family, or surrogates
Ethical Principles
- Apply autonomy: respect patients' right to self-determination
- Uphold beneficence: prioritize patient well-being and welfare
- Adhere to non-maleficence: avoid causing harm to patients
- Ensure justice: promote fairness and equality in healthcare
- Respect persons: value individual dignity and autonomy
Consultation and Collaboration
- Seek input from colleagues, ethics committees, and, when appropriate, involve patients, family, or surrogates in decision-making
Decision-Making and Reflection
- Choose the course of action that best balances competing ethical considerations
- Consider patient well-being and preferences, and reflect on the decision-making process
- Reassess and adjust the course of action if circumstances change or new information emerges
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Description
Learn about the steps involved in making decisions in ethical dilemmas. Understand how to define the ethical dilemma, gather relevant information, evaluate various options, and consider different perspectives involved in the situation.
