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What is the philosophical underpinning for autonomy?
What is the philosophical underpinning for autonomy?
- Doctrine of double effect
- Intrinsic and unconditional worth of all persons (correct)
- The use of appropriate drugs including opioids
- Court decision by Justice Cardozo in 1914
Why is it mentioned that a rigid distinction between incapacity to make health-care decisions and incompetence is not of practical use?
Why is it mentioned that a rigid distinction between incapacity to make health-care decisions and incompetence is not of practical use?
- Because it is determined by health professionals
- Because it has the same practical consequences as a legal determination of incompetence (correct)
- Because it serves the principle of autonomy
- Because it is based on developmental, mental, or physical disorder
What do detractors of the principle of autonomy propose as an alternative concept?
What do detractors of the principle of autonomy propose as an alternative concept?
- Paternalism by physicians
- Informed consent and truth-telling
- Doctrine of double effect
- Relational autonomy shaped by social relationships and complex determinants (correct)
What obligations does respecting the principle of autonomy impose on physicians?
What obligations does respecting the principle of autonomy impose on physicians?
What is the primary responsibility of a practicing physician in patient care?
What is the primary responsibility of a practicing physician in patient care?
What does normative ethics attempt to answer?
What does normative ethics attempt to answer?
What constitutes common morality, as mentioned in the text?
What constitutes common morality, as mentioned in the text?
What has an educational program been shown to improve, according to the text?
What has an educational program been shown to improve, according to the text?
What are the 4 fundamental principles of ethics mentioned in the text?
What are the 4 fundamental principles of ethics mentioned in the text?
In what way does the principle of beneficence differ from nonmaleficence?
In what way does the principle of beneficence differ from nonmaleficence?
What is the primary focus of bioethics according to the text?
What is the primary focus of bioethics according to the text?
Why is compliance with physician organizations' standards mentioned in the text insufficient from a moral standpoint?
Why is compliance with physician organizations' standards mentioned in the text insufficient from a moral standpoint?
What is the likely reason for physicians' resistance to conveying bad news to patients?
What is the likely reason for physicians' resistance to conveying bad news to patients?
What is the main exception to patient confidentiality mentioned in the text?
What is the main exception to patient confidentiality mentioned in the text?
Which principle of distributive justice refers to distribution based on social and economic status?
Which principle of distributive justice refers to distribution based on social and economic status?
What is the role considered of primary importance when there are conflicts of interests, as mentioned in the text?
What is the role considered of primary importance when there are conflicts of interests, as mentioned in the text?
What is the first requirement for informed consent?
What is the first requirement for informed consent?
What is the surrogate decision-maker of an incompetent patient expected to use to make decisions?
What is the surrogate decision-maker of an incompetent patient expected to use to make decisions?
Why has there been a marked shift in physicians' attitudes towards full disclosure of diagnoses in the US?
Why has there been a marked shift in physicians' attitudes towards full disclosure of diagnoses in the US?
What is a vital component in a physician-patient relationship according to the text?
What is a vital component in a physician-patient relationship according to the text?
What is the term used for the rare and extreme form of patient autonomy that limits the physician's role?
What is the term used for the rare and extreme form of patient autonomy that limits the physician's role?
In which situation does the principle of beneficence override that of nonmaleficence?
In which situation does the principle of beneficence override that of nonmaleficence?
What is the term for the action by a physician, intended to benefit a patient but contrary to the voluntary decision of an autonomous patient?
What is the term for the action by a physician, intended to benefit a patient but contrary to the voluntary decision of an autonomous patient?
According to Pellegrino and Thomasma, how can beneficence be inclusive of patient autonomy?
According to Pellegrino and Thomasma, how can beneficence be inclusive of patient autonomy?
In Case 2, why does the patient refuse the recommended treatment?
In Case 2, why does the patient refuse the recommended treatment?
What best characterizes the conflict between autonomy and beneficence in Case 3?
What best characterizes the conflict between autonomy and beneficence in Case 3?
Why is it mentioned that the term 'futility' is appropriate in Case 3?
Why is it mentioned that the term 'futility' is appropriate in Case 3?
What obligation does the physician have towards the patient in Case 2, despite the patient's refusal of treatment?
What obligation does the physician have towards the patient in Case 2, despite the patient's refusal of treatment?
What does the son request of the doctor regarding the information about his mother's health?
What does the son request of the doctor regarding the information about his mother's health?
Why does the author mention that the woman is a dependent of her son?
Why does the author mention that the woman is a dependent of her son?
What is the physician faced with in this case?
What is the physician faced with in this case?
Why is it important for the physician to take a tactful approach to inform the patient directly about her diagnosis?
Why is it important for the physician to take a tactful approach to inform the patient directly about her diagnosis?
What does the author suggest as the appropriate course of action for the physician?
What does the author suggest as the appropriate course of action for the physician?
What does the principle of autonomy provide for the patient?
What does the principle of autonomy provide for the patient?
Why does the son instruct not to treat any cancer found in his mother?
Why does the son instruct not to treat any cancer found in his mother?
What are the key patient factors that can compromise decisional capacity, according to the text?
What are the key patient factors that can compromise decisional capacity, according to the text?
What does the practical approach to problem-solving in ethics involve?
What does the practical approach to problem-solving in ethics involve?
In Case 1 presented in the text, what ethical principles are at odds when the patient refuses treatment for bacterial meningitis?
In Case 1 presented in the text, what ethical principles are at odds when the patient refuses treatment for bacterial meningitis?
What is the significance of using a logical and well-accepted model in clinical practice, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of using a logical and well-accepted model in clinical practice, as mentioned in the text?
