Medical Ethics and Clinical Research Overview

What is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the core principles of Medical Ethics?

What does the term 'Ethical norms are not universal' imply?

What does the term 'Ethics is not the same as feelings' indicate?

What do ethical norms refer to?

What is the meaning of 'Moral' according to the text?

What is the primary responsibility of a physician according to medical ethics?

Which principle of Medical Ethics emphasizes the patient's freedom to choose?

In the context of medical ethics, what does 'informed consent' entail?

When can confidentiality between a doctor and patient be breached?

In Case 1: Refusal of treatment, what is the ethical dilemma faced by the physiotherapist?

What is the primary duty of the physician when it comes to decision-making for a patient?

Non-maleficence in Medical Ethics refers to:

What does justice entail as a principle of Medical Ethics?

Ethics is a set of moral principles that guide human behavior, originating from the Greek word 'ethos' and the Latin word 'mos' meaning customs or social norms
Medical ethics refers to the application of ethical principles in healthcare and medicine, historically rooted in the Hippocratic Oath
Four basic principles of medical ethics: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, and Justice
Autonomy refers to the patient's self-rule and freedom to make decisions regarding their healthcare; the physician must respect the patient's autonomy and provide information for informed decision-making
Consent refers to permission for a medical procedure or treatment; it can be written, verbal, or implied, and the physician must obtain the patient's informed consent before treatment
Confidentiality is the trust between a doctor and patient, ensuring that the doctor does not disclose confidential information without the patient's consent; it can be breached in certain circumstances such as public interest or statutory bodies
Case example: When a patient refuses a treatment such as chest physiotherapy, the healthcare practitioner must respect the patient's autonomy and not insist on carrying out the treatment, even if they believe it to be beneficial.
Beneficence is the ethical principle that requires the physician to act in the best interests of the patient, but respect for patient autonomy should take precedence.

Explore the core principles of medical ethics, the doctor-patient relationship, the role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and IRB applications, ethics in conducting research, and ways to avoid plagiarism in clinical research. Learn from Professor Kashif Shafique MBBS, MPH, PhD about the importance of ethics in clinic and clinical research.