Ethical Responsibilites
The importance of ethics in the practice of health care is?
life and death issues
What do values show?
reflects what we care about most and guide our decisions and behavior
What is the same same defonition of Euthanasia?
Mercy Killing
What does battery mean
The unauthorized touching of another person
What does aldult mean?
defined as someone 18 years of age or older
What is the meaning of code of ethics?
set standards of professional conduct that promote the welfare of patients
Are values right or wrong?
Not necessarily right or wrong
What does the express consent do?
formal, either oral or in writing, in which a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment
What does advance directive mean
Written instructions that outline individual’s desires regarding care should they become unable as the result of illness injury, to make these decisions
What does agent mean?
Is someone who has the authority to represent another person
What is a ethical dilemma?
a situation in which there is no clear answer
What do professional values reflect?
the work they do and what their members believe to be the guiding principles for work
What does implied consent mean
Indicated by the patients actions: showing up for a medical appointment, opening the mouth for the dentist to administer an injection
What does autonomy mean
self-determination
What does assault mean?
Violent, Physical attack
What does ethics means?
a system of priciples
What are one of the guiding principles of healthcare ethics?
Preserve life
What does express contract do?
Is created when the parties discuss clearly and in detail
What happenen's is one party fails the agreement
Breach of contract
What does autonomy mean?
self-determination
How are ethical princples adopted by?
society influenced by religion, history, and collective experiences
Why is it important to keep promises?
Build healthy relationships with your co workers
What are emancipated minors
Individuals younger than age 18 who are financially independed, married, in the military or have been emancipated by a court
What does confidentiality mean?
Patients have a legal right to privacy concerning their medical affairs
What does ethics mean?
A system of principles a society develops to guide decisions about what is right and wrong