Medical Ethics Objectives by Reham Alaa Elkalla
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What are the main concerns of the doctor in a consultation?

  • To diagnose the illness and prescribe treatment
  • To understand the patient's concerns and symptoms (correct)
  • To encourage honest transfer of information
  • To make effective use of the consultation time

According to the text, what is the traditional doctor-centered style of communication characterized by?

  • Involving the patient in treatment decisions
  • Encouraging honest transfer of information
  • Showing little attention to patient concerns and understanding of the patients’ suffering (correct)
  • Adapting behavior to the needs of the patient

In an ideal patient-doctor consultation, what role does the patient's agenda play?

  • It is only considered after the consultation
  • It figures highly (correct)
  • It has no significance
  • It is secondary to the doctor's agenda

What should a doctor be able to do to achieve effective consultation?

<p>Define the clinical problems and address the patient’s problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the elements of effective doctor-patient communication regarding 'Help' (H)?

<p>Negotiating rather than ordering treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do doctors typically not change, as indicated by experience and research work?

<p>Their communication style (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the doctor's role in a consultation?

<p>The doctor should change his behavior according to patient and situation needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the elements of effective doctor-patient communication regarding 'EXPLAIN' (E)?

<p>Explaining procedures/examinations to the patient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is important for an efficient consultation?

<p>Indicating commitment to understand patient’s concerns and symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do patients typically know more about?

<p>Their own illnesses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an ideal doctor do in a patient-doctor consultation?

<p>Lies in the middle, changing his behavior to adapt to needs of the patient and situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to guidelines derived from values and principals intended for the appropriate behavior while practicing various professional activities?

<p>Code of ethics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a conflict between two or more ethical principles where no correct decision exists?

<p>Ethical dilemma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that entails the effort to exceed normal expectations and make a commitment to lifelong learning?

<p>Excellence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'paternalism' refer to?

<p>Overriding one person's known preferences by another person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'beneficence' in the context of medical ethics?

<p>The principle of helping others by taking actions which promote their good (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle involves the respect for patients' rights to have control over their own bodies and to make decisions about their medical treatment?

<p>Autonomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of professional conduct entails the free acceptance of a commitment to service?

<p>Duty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'justice' in the context of medical ethics refer to?

<p>The distribution of scarce resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'non-maleficence' in the context of medical ethics?

<p>Doing no harm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does professionalism aspire to according to the American Board of Internal Medicine?

<p>Self-sacrifice and unselfishness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'consultation' in a medical context?

<p>A formalized interaction between doctor and patient when the patient seeks the advice of his doctor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

<p>From the Greek word 'ethos' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is regarded as a founder of medical ethics?

<p>Hippocrates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bioethics?

<p>The understanding of moral aspects of biomedical practice and research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of professional conduct in medicine?

<p>Making a public promise to place patient interests above personal interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the application of moral principles and analysis to medical situations known as?

<p>Biomedical ethics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of medical ethics in healthcare?

<p>It guides moral decision-making in medical practice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a code of ethics from professional conduct?

<p>A code of ethics provides guidelines, while professional conduct represents actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Hippocrates' concept that became a foundation for medical ethics?

<p>'Primum non nocere' (First, do no harm) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an integral part of medicine at least since the time of Hippocrates?

<p>'Ethics' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis in bioethics?

<p>Moral aspects of biomedical practice and research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ethics and professionalism in medicine?

<p>There is a very close relationship between ethics and professionalism in medicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ethics' imply in terms of human conduct?

<p>Ethics are ways of understanding and examining right and wrong human conduct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of patient-centered style of communication?

<p>Greater patient satisfaction and compliance with treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a doctor-centered style of communication?

<p>The doctor taking the dominant role in consultation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do patients typically want to know about in a consultation?

<p>The best diagnosis and treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an ideal doctor do in a patient-doctor consultation?

<p>Adapt behavior to adapt to the needs of the patient and the situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'non-maleficence' in the context of medical ethics?

<p>The principle of doing no harm to the patient (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does professionalism aspire to according to the American Board of Internal Medicine?

<p>To exceed normal expectations and make a commitment to lifelong learning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is regarded as a founder of medical ethics?

<p>Hippocrates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ethics' imply in terms of human conduct?

<p>Moral principles intended for appropriate behavior while practicing various professional activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'consultation' in a medical context?

<p>Efficient transfer of information between doctor and patient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an ideal patient-doctor consultation entail?

<p>The patient agenda figures highly, with the doctor adapting his behavior to the needs of the patient (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an ideal doctor do as per the text?

<p>Lies in the middle, changing his behavior to adapt to needs of the patient and situation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'beneficence' in the context of medical ethics?

<p>Principle involving doing good for the patient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

<p>It is derived form the Greek word 'ethos' meaning 'the set of moral principles' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a conflict between two or more ethical principles where no correct decision exists?

<p>Ethical dilemma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the elements of effective doctor-patient communication regarding 'EXPLAIN' (E)?

<p>Educate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does professionalism aspire to according to the American Board of Internal Medicine?

<p>Altruism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'justice' in the context of medical ethics refer to?

<p>Fair and equal distribution of healthcare resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an integral part of medicine at least since the time of Hippocrates?

<p>Professionalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an ideal doctor do in a patient-doctor consultation?

<p>Empathize with the patient's emotions and concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do doctors typically not change, as indicated by experience and research work?

<p>Their medical diagnosis skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the elements of effective doctor-patient communication regarding 'Help' (H)?

<p>Honor patient's perspective (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a code of ethics from professional conduct?

<p>Code of ethics outlines general moral principles, while professional conduct specifies guidelines for behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle involves the respect for patients' rights to have control over their own bodies and to make decisions about their medical treatment?

<p>Autonomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Hippocrates' concept that became a foundation for medical ethics?

<p>'First, do no harm' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a conflict between two or more ethical principles where no correct decision exists?

<p>Medical dilemma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to guidelines derived from values and principals intended for the appropriate behavior while practicing various professional activities?

<p>Code of ethics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an ideal doctor do in a patient-doctor consultation?

<p>Follow the patient's agenda (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'paternalism' refer to?

<p>Intentional overriding of one person's known preferences or actions by another person for the person's benefit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main concerns of the doctor in a consultation?

<p>Follow patient's agenda and ensure patient involvement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of professional conduct entails the free acceptance of a commitment to service?

<p>Unselfishness–Self-Sacrifice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does professionalism aspire to according to the American Board of Internal Medicine?

<p>Excellence in Duty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'justice' in the context of medical ethics refer to?

<p>Distribution of scarce resources and respect for individual rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bioethics?

<p>The application of moral principles and analysis to medical situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do patients typically know more about?

<p>Their own choices and evaluation of what is best for their life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle involves the respect for patients' rights to have control over their own bodies and to make decisions about their medical treatment?

<p>Autonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'consultation' in a medical context?

<p>A formalized interaction between doctor and patient when the patient seeks the advice of his doctor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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