Ethics and Morality
This term refers to the study of standards of right and wrong in behaviour
Ethics
This term describes the obligation of health care providers to act ethically and competently
This law guarantees equal access to physician and hospital services
Canada Health Act
These are personal beliefs about what is right and wrong, often shaping one's character
Morals
This relationship involves trust and power between a patient and a provider
Fiduciary relationship
This controversial practice involves ending a patient's life at their request
Voluntary euthanasia
This principle emphasizes doing good and showing kindness to others
Beneficience
This principle requires loyalty and faithfulness to patients and professional standards
This term refers to a patient's ability to make their own health care decisions
Self-determination
This principle requires health care providers to avoid causing harm
This principle ensures fair treatment and distribution of health resources
Justice
This form of euthanasia occurs without the patient's consent
Involuntary euthanasia
This principle supports a patient's right to make independent decisions without coercion
Automony
This principle involves being honest and transparent with patients
Truthfulness/veracity
This legal and ethical issue involves physician-assisted death under specific conditions
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)