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Which principle of ethics emphasizes respect for a patient's wishes regarding treatment choices?
Which principle of ethics emphasizes respect for a patient's wishes regarding treatment choices?
What does the principle of beneficence primarily focus on?
What does the principle of beneficence primarily focus on?
Which principle demands that a physician's decisions be made fairly and impartially?
Which principle demands that a physician's decisions be made fairly and impartially?
What is one of the general responsibilities of patients?
What is one of the general responsibilities of patients?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a responsibility of patients?
Which of the following is NOT considered a responsibility of patients?
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What is considered the basic element in the physician-patient relationship?
What is considered the basic element in the physician-patient relationship?
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According to Hippocrates, which of the following is not permitted?
According to Hippocrates, which of the following is not permitted?
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What role does the knowledge gap between physician and patient play?
What role does the knowledge gap between physician and patient play?
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Which of the following best describes the traditional physician-patient relationship?
Which of the following best describes the traditional physician-patient relationship?
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What is a requirement for medical intervention according to Islamic and Ottoman law?
What is a requirement for medical intervention according to Islamic and Ottoman law?
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What was significant about the certificates of consent in the Ottoman Empire?
What was significant about the certificates of consent in the Ottoman Empire?
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Who is responsible for providing consent for medical interventions performed on children?
Who is responsible for providing consent for medical interventions performed on children?
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What landmark decision took place in 1914 regarding patient autonomy?
What landmark decision took place in 1914 regarding patient autonomy?
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How did the traditional understanding of medicine view the role of physicians?
How did the traditional understanding of medicine view the role of physicians?
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Which right is explicitly not upheld by the traditional physician-patient understanding of medicine?
Which right is explicitly not upheld by the traditional physician-patient understanding of medicine?
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Which right is NOT included in the Patient’s Bill of Rights established in 1973?
Which right is NOT included in the Patient’s Bill of Rights established in 1973?
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What does informed consent provide to a patient?
What does informed consent provide to a patient?
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What principle was recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court in the 1976 Karen Ann Quinlan case?
What principle was recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court in the 1976 Karen Ann Quinlan case?
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Which event in 1957 contributed notably to the concept of informed consent?
Which event in 1957 contributed notably to the concept of informed consent?
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Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the Patient’s Bill of Rights?
Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the Patient’s Bill of Rights?
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What was significant about the 1947 Nuremberg Code?
What was significant about the 1947 Nuremberg Code?
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Which of the following rights is specifically mentioned in the Declaration of Lisbon as a patient right related to medical care?
Which of the following rights is specifically mentioned in the Declaration of Lisbon as a patient right related to medical care?
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What principle does the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine state regarding persons unable to consent?
What principle does the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine state regarding persons unable to consent?
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Which right is explicitly included in the European Charter of Patients’ Rights related to communication?
Which right is explicitly included in the European Charter of Patients’ Rights related to communication?
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Which of the following rights is NOT mentioned in the Declaration of Lisbon?
Which of the following rights is NOT mentioned in the Declaration of Lisbon?
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Which of the following rights is emphasized in the European Charter of Patients’ Rights in relation to safety?
Which of the following rights is emphasized in the European Charter of Patients’ Rights in relation to safety?
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Which document emphasizes the right to have one’s moral and cultural values respected?
Which document emphasizes the right to have one’s moral and cultural values respected?
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What is a fundamental principle stated in the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine?
What is a fundamental principle stated in the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine?
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Which right related to patient care is reiterated in both the Declaration of Lisbon and the European Charter?
Which right related to patient care is reiterated in both the Declaration of Lisbon and the European Charter?
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Flashcards
Trust in Physician-Patient Relationship
Trust in Physician-Patient Relationship
The foundation of the physician-patient relationship is trust, built upon the physician's knowledge and the patient's reliance on their expertise.
Knowledge Gap in Physician-Patient Relationship
Knowledge Gap in Physician-Patient Relationship
The physician-patient relationship involves a knowledge gap where the physician possesses greater medical expertise compared to the patient.
Paternalistic vs. Patient-Centered Approaches
Paternalistic vs. Patient-Centered Approaches
The paternalistic approach focuses on the physician making decisions for the patient's well-being, while the patient-centered approach prioritizes patient autonomy and shared decision-making.
Patient Rights
Patient Rights
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Key Principles of the Hippocratic Oath
Key Principles of the Hippocratic Oath
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Traditional Medical Authority
Traditional Medical Authority
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Evolution of Patient Rights
Evolution of Patient Rights
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Informed Consent in Ottoman Empire
Informed Consent in Ottoman Empire
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Bodily Autonomy
Bodily Autonomy
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Informed Consent
Informed Consent
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Advance Directives
Advance Directives
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Patient Bills of Rights
Patient Bills of Rights
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Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)
Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)
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Schloendorff v. Society of New York Hospital
Schloendorff v. Society of New York Hospital
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Transition from Paternalism to Autonomy
Transition from Paternalism to Autonomy
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Nuremberg Code
Nuremberg Code
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Declaration of Lisbon on Patient Rights
Declaration of Lisbon on Patient Rights
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Autonomy in Healthcare
Autonomy in Healthcare
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Beneficence in Medicine
Beneficence in Medicine
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Fidelity in Medical Practice
Fidelity in Medical Practice
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Justice in Healthcare
Justice in Healthcare
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Utility in Medical Practice
Utility in Medical Practice
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Study Notes
Patient Rights
- Patient rights are a 3rd generation human right.
- Patient rights are crucial for everyone, including physicians.
- The physician-patient relationship is a particular form of interpersonal interaction, primarily based on trust.
- The knowledge disparity between the physician and patient significantly influences the relationship.
Goals of Medicine
- Promote health and prevent illness.
- Cure disease.
- Enhance quality of life through symptom relief.
- Prevent premature death.
- Improve or maintain functional status.
- Educate and advise patients about their conditions and prognosis.
- Prevent harm to patients during care.
- Facilitate a peaceful death.
- Many goals can be pursued concurrently.
Hippocratic Oath
- Right to be treated.
- Service to benefit the patient.
- Opposed to euthanasia.
- Opposed to abortion.
- Allow for assistance from other physicians when needed.
- Respect for the patient and their body.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality.
Origins of Patient Rights
- The historical shift from paternalism to patient autonomy started in 1914.
- The New York Court of Appeals, in the Schloendorff v. Society of New York Hospital case, stated that adults have the right to decide what happens to their bodies.
- In 1976, the Karen Ann Quinlan case led to the recognition of surrogate decision-makers for incompetent patients.
- 1947 Nuremberg Code.
- In 1957, Attorney Paul G. Gebhard introduced the concept of informed consent.
- Informed consent became more widely recognized and upheld in court decisions in the 1970s.
Certificates of Consent in Ottoman Empire
- Informed consent was documented in Sharia Registries as early as the 15th century.
- Consent procedures for medical interventions involved careful consideration.
- Consent was obtained from those with the capacity to consent, and patients were informed about the procedure to protect their will, especially regarding children.
Conditions of Medical Intervention (Islamic/Ottoman Law)
- Medical interventions must be performed by qualified personnel with adequate knowledge and experience.
- The doctor acts with the intention of treatment.
- Interventions must be appropriate according to medical practice.
- Consent must be obtained from the patient, their legal representative, or a judge.
Patient's Bill of Rights (1973 AHA)
- Patients have the right to considerate and respectful care.
- Patients have the right to receive complete and up-to-date information on their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
- Patients have the right to necessary information to offer informed consent.
- Patients have the right to advance directives (e.g., DNR).
- Patients have the right to privacy regarding medical care.
- Patients have the right to confidentiality of all communications and records.
- Patients have the right to a reasonable response time to requests.
- Patients have the right to information about relationships between hospital and other healthcare facilities.
- Patients have the right to be informed about any research studies and the right to refuse participation.
- Patients have the right to reasonable continuity of care.
- Patients have the right to review medical records and examine bills.
- Patients have the right to be informed about hospital rules, regulations, policies, and resources for resolving disputes.
Declaration of Lisbon (1981 WMA)
- Right to good quality medical care.
- Right to freedom of choice.
- Right to self-determination.
- Right to confidentiality.
- Right to dignity and relief of suffering, including in terminal care.
- Right to religious assistance.
- Right to information.
- Right to privacy.
- Right to health education.
The Declaration on the Promotion of Patient Rights in Europe (1994 WHO)
- Right to respect as a human being.
- Right to self-determination.
- Right to physical and mental integrity.
- Right to privacy.
- Recognition of moral and cultural values and religious/philosophical convictions.
- Right to protection of health.
Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine (The Oviedo, 1997 EU)
- Principles applicable to all medical practices.
- Primacy of the human being
- Equity of access to healthcare Principles applicable to new biotechnologies (genetics, transplantation, research).
- Informed consent.
- Respect for privacy.
- Right to information.
- Right to emergency medical care.
- Scientific research standards.
- No genetic discrimination.
- No organ transplant.
European Charter of Patients' Rights (Rome, 2002)
- Right to preventive measures.
- Right to access.
- Right to information.
- Right to consent.
- Right to free choice.
- Right to privacy and confidentiality.
- Right to respect for patient time.
- Right to the observance of quality standards.
- Right to privacy and confidentiality.
- Right to safety.
- Right to innovation.
- Right to avoid unnecessary suffering and pain.
- Right to personalized treatment.
- Right to complain.
- Right to compensation.
Patient Rights and Clinical Ethics
- Patient rights and clinical ethics should align for effective care.
- Autonomy: Respecting patient self-determination in treatment choices.
- Beneficence: Acting in the best interests of the patient.
- Fidelity: Adhering to professional duties and obligations.
- Justice: Ensuring fair and impartial treatment decisions.
- Utility: Maximizing benefits for patients and minimizing resource waste.
Patient Responsibilities
- General responsibilities: Protect health and adopt a healthy lifestyle
- Respectful and attentive behavior towards healthcare professionals.
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Providing accurate information to healthcare professionals.
- Compliance with institutional rules and treatment recommendations.
Additional Notes
- Patient rights are part of the 3rd generation of human rights.
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Test your knowledge on the principles of medical ethics, including respect for patient autonomy, beneficence, and fairness in medical decisions. This quiz covers historical perspectives and current responsibilities within the physician-patient relationship.
