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What is the ethical principle that emphasizes an individual's right to make decisions and take independent actions without external control?
What is the ethical principle that emphasizes an individual's right to make decisions and take independent actions without external control?
Which of the following is an example of beneficence in healthcare?
Which of the following is an example of beneficence in healthcare?
According to ethical principles, which duty requires not committing acts that cause deliberate harm?
According to ethical principles, which duty requires not committing acts that cause deliberate harm?
What should a nurse do if a doctor commands participation in an immoral operation like abortion?
What should a nurse do if a doctor commands participation in an immoral operation like abortion?
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Which group of individuals may lack the capacity to be autonomous according to ethical principles?
Which group of individuals may lack the capacity to be autonomous according to ethical principles?
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What is the main principle underlying the duty to provide equal caring attention to all patients, including terminally ill patients?
What is the main principle underlying the duty to provide equal caring attention to all patients, including terminally ill patients?
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What rights does a patient have concerning treatment according to the text?
What rights does a patient have concerning treatment according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a patient's right as per the text?
Which of the following is NOT a patient's right as per the text?
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What ethical principle is highlighted when a patient is informed about medically reasonable alternatives and their risks and benefits?
What ethical principle is highlighted when a patient is informed about medically reasonable alternatives and their risks and benefits?
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What is a patient entitled to do with regard to the plan of care according to the text?
What is a patient entitled to do with regard to the plan of care according to the text?
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What should a hospital do concerning a patient's advance directive, as stated in the text?
What should a hospital do concerning a patient's advance directive, as stated in the text?
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Which patient right involves expecting confidentiality in care communications?
Which patient right involves expecting confidentiality in care communications?
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What principle in nursing ethics emphasizes the obligation to tell the truth and not deceive others, essential for the integrity of the client-provider relationship?
What principle in nursing ethics emphasizes the obligation to tell the truth and not deceive others, essential for the integrity of the client-provider relationship?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of practicing veracity in nursing ethics?
Which of the following is NOT an example of practicing veracity in nursing ethics?
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What ethical principle in nursing emphasizes the concept of keeping promises, upholding professional codes of ethics, and loyalty within the nurse-patient relationship?
What ethical principle in nursing emphasizes the concept of keeping promises, upholding professional codes of ethics, and loyalty within the nurse-patient relationship?
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Which patient right states that individuals have the right to fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment in healthcare?
Which patient right states that individuals have the right to fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment in healthcare?
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What principle in nursing ethics focuses on non-disclosure of private information unless the client consents?
What principle in nursing ethics focuses on non-disclosure of private information unless the client consents?
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Which principle in healthcare ethics refers to the concept of doing good and acting in the best interest of the patient?
Which principle in healthcare ethics refers to the concept of doing good and acting in the best interest of the patient?
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Study Notes
Patient's Rights
- Patients have the right to discuss and request information about their treatment, including procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
- Patients have the right to make decisions about their care prior to and during treatment, and to refuse treatment as permitted by law and hospital policy.
- Patients have the right to create an advance directive, such as a living will or healthcare proxy, and expect the hospital to honor it.
Confidentiality and Privacy
- Patients have the right to expect that their medical records and communications will be kept confidential.
- Patients have the right to review their medical records and have them explained or interpreted as necessary.
Professional Ethics
Veracity (Truthfulness)
- Nurses have an obligation to tell the truth and not deceive others.
- Examples of veracity in practice include admitting mistakes promptly, offering to correct them, and refusing to participate in fraud.
Confidentiality
- Nurses have a duty to keep private or secret information confidential, unless the client consents to disclosure.
Justice
- Justice involves fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of all individuals.
- There are multiple principles of justice, including treating each person equally, according to need, merit, social contribution, or individual effort.
Fidelity (Faithfulness)
- Nurses have a duty to be faithful and keep promises, upholding the profession's code of ethics.
- Examples of fidelity in practice include honoring contracts and maintaining loyalty within the nurse-patient relationship.
Patient's Bill of Rights
- Patients have the right to considerate and respectful care.
- Nurses should not participate in immoral acts, such as abortion, even if a doctor commands it.
Ethical Principles
Autonomy
- Autonomy is the right to self-governance and make decisions without external control.
- Examples of autonomy in practice include obtaining consent for treatments, respecting patients' policies on advance directives, and maintaining physical privacy.
Beneficence (Doing Good)
- Beneficence is the duty to do good to others and maintain a balance between benefits and harms.
- Examples of beneficence in practice include providing equal caring attention to all patients, organ donations, and treating patients with respect and courtesy.
Nonmaleficence (Do No Harm)
- Nonmaleficence is the duty to do no harm and avoid deliberate harm to others.
- Examples of nonmaleficence in practice include avoiding harm as a consequence of doing good and refraining from experimental research that could cause harm.
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Test your knowledge on patient rights in treatment decisions. Explore scenarios where patients are entitled to information and decision-making in medical treatment.
