18 Questions
What is a potential drawback of using therapeutic privilege?
Risk of paternalism
What is the primary goal of therapeutic privilege?
To avoid harm to the patient or others
What is conscientious objection based on?
Respect for properly formed moral conscience
What is the significance of conscientious objection in a society?
It promotes tolerance and respect for diverse beliefs
What is therapeutic privilege also known as?
Benevolent deception
What is a nurse's obligation when exercising conscientious objection?
To take all reasonable steps to ensure patient safety
What is the main reason behind the concept of therapeutic privilege?
To protect a patient from harmful information
What principle of biomedical ethics is closely related to the concept of self-determination?
Autonomy
Which of the following is a consequence of the principle of therapeutic privilege?
The withholding of information from a patient is common practice
What is the primary concern of the principle of beneficence in the context of therapeutic privilege?
To prioritize the patient's best interests
What is the relationship between therapeutic privilege and the principle of non-maleficence?
Therapeutic privilege is a balance between the principles of non-maleficence and beneficence
What is the primary concern of the principle of justice in the context of therapeutic privilege?
To ensure fair distribution of healthcare resources
Which principle ensures that a patient receives what they need or deserve as a person?
Justice
What is the principle that requires a practitioner to refrain from taking action that could cause harm to a patient?
Non-maleficence
In which situation can a doctor withhold information from a patient?
When the doctor judges that the information might seriously harm the patient's physical or mental health
What is the principle that requires a practitioner to act in a way that benefits the patient?
Beneficence
What is the term for a patient's right to self-determination and making their own decisions?
Autonomy
Despite therapeutic privilege, what should a doctor still provide to a patient?
Basic information about the illness and proposed intervention
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