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?

Define the clinical problems and address the patient’s problems Signup and view all the answers

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

Negotiating rather than ordering treatment Signup and view all the answers

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

Their communication style Signup and view all the answers

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

The doctor should change his behavior according to patient and situation needs Signup and view all the answers

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

Explaining procedures/examinations to the patient Signup and view all the answers

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

Indicating commitment to understand patient’s concerns and symptoms Signup and view all the answers

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

Their own illnesses Signup and view all the answers

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

Lies in the middle, changing his behavior to adapt to needs of the patient and situation 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?

Code of ethics Signup and view all the answers

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

Ethical dilemma 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?

Excellence Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'paternalism' refer to?

Overriding one person's known preferences by another person Signup and view all the answers

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

The principle of helping others by taking actions which promote their good 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?

Autonomy Signup and view all the answers

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

Duty Signup and view all the answers

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

The distribution of scarce resources Signup and view all the answers

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

Doing no harm Signup and view all the answers

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

Self-sacrifice and unselfishness Signup and view all the answers

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

A formalized interaction between doctor and patient when the patient seeks the advice of his doctor Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

From the Greek word 'ethos' Signup and view all the answers

Who is regarded as a founder of medical ethics?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

What is bioethics?

The understanding of moral aspects of biomedical practice and research Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of professional conduct in medicine?

Making a public promise to place patient interests above personal interests Signup and view all the answers

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

Biomedical ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of medical ethics in healthcare?

It guides moral decision-making in medical practice Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a code of ethics from professional conduct?

A code of ethics provides guidelines, while professional conduct represents actions Signup and view all the answers

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

'Primum non nocere' (First, do no harm) Signup and view all the answers

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

'Ethics' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis in bioethics?

Moral aspects of biomedical practice and research Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ethics and professionalism in medicine?

There is a very close relationship between ethics and professionalism in medicine Signup and view all the answers

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

Ethics are ways of understanding and examining right and wrong human conduct Signup and view all the answers

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

Greater patient satisfaction and compliance with treatment Signup and view all the answers

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

The doctor taking the dominant role in consultation Signup and view all the answers

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

The best diagnosis and treatment Signup and view all the answers

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

Adapt behavior to adapt to the needs of the patient and the situation Signup and view all the answers

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

The principle of doing no harm to the patient Signup and view all the answers

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

To exceed normal expectations and make a commitment to lifelong learning Signup and view all the answers

What is regarded as a founder of medical ethics?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

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

Moral principles intended for appropriate behavior while practicing various professional activities Signup and view all the answers

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

Efficient transfer of information between doctor and patient Signup and view all the answers

What does an ideal patient-doctor consultation entail?

The patient agenda figures highly, with the doctor adapting his behavior to the needs of the patient Signup and view all the answers

What does an ideal doctor do as per the text?

Lies in the middle, changing his behavior to adapt to needs of the patient and situation Signup and view all the answers

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

Principle involving doing good for the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

It is derived form the Greek word 'ethos' meaning 'the set of moral principles' Signup and view all the answers

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

Ethical dilemma Signup and view all the answers

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

Educate Signup and view all the answers

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

Altruism Signup and view all the answers

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

Fair and equal distribution of healthcare resources Signup and view all the answers

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

Professionalism Signup and view all the answers

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

Empathize with the patient's emotions and concerns Signup and view all the answers

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

Their medical diagnosis skills Signup and view all the answers

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

Honor patient's perspective Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a code of ethics from professional conduct?

Code of ethics outlines general moral principles, while professional conduct specifies guidelines for behavior 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?

Autonomy Signup and view all the answers

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

'First, do no harm' Signup and view all the answers

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

Medical dilemma 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?

Code of ethics Signup and view all the answers

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

Follow the patient's agenda Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'paternalism' refer to?

Intentional overriding of one person's known preferences or actions by another person for the person's benefit Signup and view all the answers

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

Follow patient's agenda and ensure patient involvement Signup and view all the answers

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

Unselfishness–Self-Sacrifice Signup and view all the answers

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

Excellence in Duty Signup and view all the answers

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

Distribution of scarce resources and respect for individual rights Signup and view all the answers

What is bioethics?

The application of moral principles and analysis to medical situations Signup and view all the answers

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

Their own choices and evaluation of what is best for their life 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?

Autonomy Signup and view all the answers

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

A formalized interaction between doctor and patient when the patient seeks the advice of his doctor Signup and view all the answers

Medical Ethics Objectives by Reham Alaa Elkalla

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Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does the term 'paternalism' refer to?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

Who is regarded as a founder of medical ethics?

What is bioethics?

What is the main characteristic of professional conduct in medicine?

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

What is the significance of medical ethics in healthcare?

What distinguishes a code of ethics from professional conduct?

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

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

What is the main emphasis in bioethics?

What is the relationship between ethics and professionalism in medicine?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is regarded as a founder of medical ethics?

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

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

What does an ideal patient-doctor consultation entail?

What does an ideal doctor do as per the text?

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

What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What distinguishes a code of ethics from professional conduct?

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

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

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

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

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

What does the term 'paternalism' refer to?

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

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

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

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

What is bioethics?

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

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

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

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