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What does the principle of distributive justice ensure in physical therapy?
What does the principle of distributive justice ensure in physical therapy?
Procedural justice focuses on the outcomes of healthcare delivery rather than the processes involved.
Procedural justice focuses on the outcomes of healthcare delivery rather than the processes involved.
False
What does social justice address in healthcare?
What does social justice address in healthcare?
Disparities in health outcomes among different socio-economic groups.
Justice in healthcare ensures ____ in access to resources and treatments.
Justice in healthcare ensures ____ in access to resources and treatments.
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Match the principles of justice with their correct descriptions:
Match the principles of justice with their correct descriptions:
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Which of the following is an important aspect of cultural competence in healthcare?
Which of the following is an important aspect of cultural competence in healthcare?
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Informed consent involves giving patients limited information about treatment options.
Informed consent involves giving patients limited information about treatment options.
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What is the main principle underlying ethical frameworks for prioritizing healthcare resources?
What is the main principle underlying ethical frameworks for prioritizing healthcare resources?
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Healthcare disparities are often caused by _____ factors such as socio-economic status and geographic barriers.
Healthcare disparities are often caused by _____ factors such as socio-economic status and geographic barriers.
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Match the following ethical concepts with their definitions:
Match the following ethical concepts with their definitions:
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What ethical principle ensures that treatments are based on objective criteria?
What ethical principle ensures that treatments are based on objective criteria?
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Global health equity focuses solely on improving healthcare in developed countries.
Global health equity focuses solely on improving healthcare in developed countries.
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What is one effect of stigma on individuals?
What is one effect of stigma on individuals?
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Prejudice involves examining the accuracy of thoughts before accepting them as true.
Prejudice involves examining the accuracy of thoughts before accepting them as true.
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What term is used to describe the fear of individuals based on their sexual orientation?
What term is used to describe the fear of individuals based on their sexual orientation?
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Discrimination based on race or ethnicity often leads to __________ experiences in medical settings for marginalized groups.
Discrimination based on race or ethnicity often leads to __________ experiences in medical settings for marginalized groups.
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Match the following types of discrimination with their descriptions:
Match the following types of discrimination with their descriptions:
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What is considered a factor that may lead to discrimination in health institutions?
What is considered a factor that may lead to discrimination in health institutions?
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Negative patient discrimination can occur based solely on a person's income.
Negative patient discrimination can occur based solely on a person's income.
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What term describes the act of deeming someone as flawed based on various characteristics?
What term describes the act of deeming someone as flawed based on various characteristics?
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Positive discrimination aims to promote equity and often benefits __________ groups.
Positive discrimination aims to promote equity and often benefits __________ groups.
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Match the following types of discrimination with their definitions:
Match the following types of discrimination with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can lead to negative discrimination?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can lead to negative discrimination?
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All forms of discrimination are considered illegal under the same conditions.
All forms of discrimination are considered illegal under the same conditions.
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What type of discrimination involves direct exclusion of individuals based on specific traits?
What type of discrimination involves direct exclusion of individuals based on specific traits?
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Discrimination in healthcare may result in __________ of rights that patients should access fairly.
Discrimination in healthcare may result in __________ of rights that patients should access fairly.
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Which of the following negatively impacts individuals with mental disabilities?
Which of the following negatively impacts individuals with mental disabilities?
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Study Notes
### Justice in Healthcare Ethics
- Justice in healthcare ensures fairness in access to resources and treatments.
- Distributive justice prioritizes clinical needs over economic status or other discriminatory factors.
- Procedural justice ensures transparent and unbiased decision-making like treatment plans and consultations.
- Social Justice addresses disparities in health outcomes among different socio-economic groups.
Physical Therapy Applications
- Physical therapy applications include equitable distribution of services, cultural competence, and resource allocation based on clinical needs.
- Utilizing evidence-based practices aligns with principles of justice by ensuring treatments are based on objective criteria.
### Ethical Decision-Making
- Informed consent involves providing patients with comprehensive information about treatment options to make informed decisions.
- Confidentiality and privacy safeguard patient information to uphold trust and respect patient autonomy.
Challenges and Considerations
- Healthcare disparities include inequities in access to physical therapy services due to socio-economic factors, geographic barriers, or systemic discrimination.
- Global Health Equity advocates for initiatives improving access to rehabilitation services in underserved regions.
Discrimination
- Discrimination involves treating individuals differently based on personal characteristics without legal justification.
- Discrimination in healthcare settings can be based on race-ethnicity, religion-belief, gender, illness, disability, political views, education level and more.
### Discrimination Theories
- Stigma views an individual as tainted based on characteristics like mental or physical disability.
- Prejudice refers to pre-conceived thoughts about a person or group based on factors like education or cultural background.
- Phobias can arise from prejudices against groups, for example, homophobia against LGBTQ+ individuals, Islamophobia against Muslims, and xenophobia against foreigners.
- Exclusion refers to the act of deliberately leaving out a group or individual without justification.
Types of Discrimination
- Race-Ethnicity-Based: African-American cardiac patients have experienced discrimination at doctor's offices four times more often than white patients.
- Religion-belief-Based: Muslims have experienced educational obstacles due to dress codes and Islamophobia following the September 11th attacks.
- Gender-Based: Examples of discrimination based on gender.
- Sexual Orientation-Based: Discrimination against LGBT+ individuals.
- Illness-Based: Discrimination against individuals with HIV/AIDS, obesity, and cancer.
- Disability-Based: Discrimination in work and daily life.
- Education Level-Based: Individuals with lower education levels may be subject to discrimination regarding healthcare conversations.
- Other: Discrimination may occur based on factors like income and whether an individual has genetic diseases.
Discriminatory Behaviors in Health
- Discriminatory behavior in healthcare can lead to negative reactions in patients, including refusing or abandoning treatment, under-reporting symptoms, or hiding illness.
- Patients who feel discriminated against may experience a worsening of their condition, preventing them from benefiting from their legal right to health.
### Minimizing Discrimination in Healthcare Settings
- Managers should establish good communication networks with healthcare professionals to eliminate negative prejudices towards patients.
- Communication between healthcare professionals and patients should be increased.
- Interaction should be encouraged between individuals who are at risk of discrimination and healthcare personnel to eliminate prejudicial behaviors.
- Individuals should be made aware of patient rights.
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Explore the principles of justice in healthcare, focusing on the importance of fairness in access to resources and treatments. This quiz examines distributive and procedural justice, as well as the role of social justice in addressing health disparities. Gain insights into ethical decision-making such as informed consent and confidentiality.
