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What has greatly influenced medical ethics in recent times?
What has greatly influenced medical ethics in recent times?
What is a key aspect of the physician-patient relationship?
What is a key aspect of the physician-patient relationship?
Why is ethics important in physicians' interactions with society?
Why is ethics important in physicians' interactions with society?
What is a key benefit of studying medical ethics?
What is a key benefit of studying medical ethics?
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In what way does medical ethics relate to law?
In what way does medical ethics relate to law?
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What is an important aspect of medical ethics in the doctor-patient relationship?
What is an important aspect of medical ethics in the doctor-patient relationship?
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Why is medical ethics important in medical research?
Why is medical ethics important in medical research?
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What is a consequence of implementing medical ethics in decision-making?
What is a consequence of implementing medical ethics in decision-making?
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What is the primary focus of medical ethics?
What is the primary focus of medical ethics?
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What is the term for the conventional laws, customs of courtesy and the code of conduct governing the relationship of the physician with his professional colleagues?
What is the term for the conventional laws, customs of courtesy and the code of conduct governing the relationship of the physician with his professional colleagues?
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What is the meaning of the Greek word 'ethike'?
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'ethike'?
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What is the primary difference between medical ethics and bioethics?
What is the primary difference between medical ethics and bioethics?
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What is the relationship between the health profession and ethics?
What is the relationship between the health profession and ethics?
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What is the primary concern of ethics?
What is the primary concern of ethics?
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What is the term for the study of morality – careful and systematic reflection on and analysis of moral decisions and behaviour?
What is the term for the study of morality – careful and systematic reflection on and analysis of moral decisions and behaviour?
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What is one of the common morals mentioned in the text?
What is one of the common morals mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary goal of medical ethics in the medical profession?
What is the primary goal of medical ethics in the medical profession?
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Which principle of medical ethics involves maintaining the confidentiality of patient information?
Which principle of medical ethics involves maintaining the confidentiality of patient information?
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What is the term used to describe the situation where a physician's intervention creates a positive outcome while also potentially doing harm?
What is the term used to describe the situation where a physician's intervention creates a positive outcome while also potentially doing harm?
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What is the primary consideration of the principle of beneficence?
What is the primary consideration of the principle of beneficence?
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of medical ethics?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of medical ethics?
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What is the main objective of medical ethics in promoting good and quality medical care?
What is the main objective of medical ethics in promoting good and quality medical care?
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What is the principle of 'do no harm' also known as?
What is the principle of 'do no harm' also known as?
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What is the ultimate goal of medical ethics in relation to patient care?
What is the ultimate goal of medical ethics in relation to patient care?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Medical Ethics
- Medical ethics is a branch of ethics that deals with moral issues in medical practice.
- It is closely related to bioethics, but focuses primarily on issues arising out of medical practice.
Definition of Ethics
- The Greek word "ethike" means habit, action, or character.
- The Latin word "mos" means habit or custom.
- Ethics is a set of philosophical beliefs and practices concerned with the distinction between right and wrong.
Medical Etiquettes
- Refers to the conventional laws, customs of courtesy, and code of conduct governing the relationship of physicians with their professional colleagues.
Importance of Medical Ethics
- Concerned with the obligations of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals to patients and society.
- Involves moral principles, values, and standards of conduct.
- Helps in decision-making by both physicians and patients.
- Provides privacy, confidentiality, and truthfulness in the doctor-patient relationship.
- Promotes health, wellbeing, respect, decision-making, dignity, justice, and accountability in the medical profession.
Principles of Medical Ethics
Autonomy
- Patient has freedom of thought, intention, and action when making decisions regarding healthcare procedures.
- Includes the need to tell the truth (veracity) and to be faithful to one's commitments (fidelity).
Beneficence
- The practitioner should act in "the best interest" of the patient - the procedure should be provided with the intent of doing good to the patient.
- Patient's welfare is the first consideration.
Confidentiality
- Based on loyalty and trust.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all personal, medical, and treatment information.
- Information should be revealed for the benefit of the patient and when ethically and legally required.
Do No Harm/Non-maleficence
- "Above all, do no harm".
- Ensures that the procedure does not harm the patient or others in society.
- Includes the principle of "double effect", where interventions undertaken by physicians create a positive outcome while also potentially doing harm.
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Understand the basics of medical ethics, its importance, and key principles. Explore the definition of ethics and its significance in the medical field.
