Healthcare Ethics Quiz
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What is a health-care provider's primary responsibility?

  • To society and themselves
  • To the patient's family and the institution they work for
  • To the profession and God
  • To the patient only (correct)
  • What is one of the nurse's central responsibilities?

  • Balancing the needs of the patient and the nurse
  • Ensuring the nurse's needs are met first
  • Maintaining a therapeutic relationship for as long as possible
  • Being genuinely concerned about the welfare of the patient (correct)
  • When should a therapeutic relationship be maintained?

  • Until the patient's family requests otherwise
  • Until the institution they work for advises to end it
  • For as long as the nurse deems necessary
  • Only as long as the patient is benefitting from it (correct)
  • What is crucial for professionals in terms of referrals?

    <p>Knowing the boundaries of their own competence and referring patients to other professionals when work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who do health-care professionals have responsibilities to, in addition to the patient?

    <p>The patient's family, the institution they work for, society, the profession, themselves, and God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary responsibilities of health-care professionals?

    <p>To the institution they work for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the therapeutic relationship, what assumes primary importance according to the text?

    <p>The needs of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a therapeutic relationship be maintained, according to the text?

    <p>Only as long as the patient is benefitting from it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the responsibilities of doctors in terms of patient care?

    <p>Knowing when and how to refer patients to appropriate resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for professionals in terms of referrals, according to the text?

    <p>Knowing the boundaries of their own competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Primary Responsibilities of Health-care Providers

    • Primary responsibility involves delivering quality care and ensuring patient safety.
    • Health-care professionals must advocate for the patient's best interests during care.

    Nurse's Central Responsibilities

    • One central responsibility of nurses includes monitoring patient health and administering medication appropriately.
    • Nurses also serve as a bridge between patients and other health-care providers.

    Therapeutic Relationship Maintenance

    • A therapeutic relationship should be maintained throughout the patient's care, especially during ongoing treatment.
    • It is crucial to foster trust and rapport to enhance patient outcomes.

    Importance of Referrals

    • Professionals must provide timely and appropriate referrals to ensure comprehensive care.
    • Referrals help facilitate the patient's access to specialized services and additional resources.

    Responsibilities Beyond the Patient

    • Health-care professionals have responsibilities to their colleagues, the healthcare system, and the community, in addition to their patients.
    • Collaboration among health-care teams is essential for effective patient management.

    Primary Responsibilities of Health-care Professionals

    • One primary responsibility is to gather relevant patient information to inform care decisions.
    • Health-care professionals are expected to maintain confidentiality and respect patient rights.

    Importance of Therapeutic Relationship

    • The therapeutic relationship assumes primary importance in ensuring patient trust and engagement in their care process.
    • It encourages open communication and understanding of patient needs.

    Doctor's Responsibilities in Patient Care

    • Doctors are responsible for accurately diagnosing conditions and formulating treatment plans tailored to each patient.
    • They must also ensure that patients are well-informed about their health status and treatment options.

    Referrals in Professional Practice

    • Crucial for professionals, referrals should be based on patient needs and the complexity of their conditions.
    • Effective referrals can lead to improved health outcomes and continuity of care for patients.

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