Ethical Considerations
The ethical obligation to respect the patient’s autonomy and their right to make decisions about their care.
What is autonomy?
This is a plan that involves family in decision-making about the patient's care
What is shared decision-making?
This healthcare professional manages both the physical and emotional care of patients.
Who is the nurse?
This symptom, common in the last days of life, is worsened by anxiety and muscle weakness
What is Breathlessness?
This ethical guideline focuses on ensuring all patients have equal access to care and resources.
What is justice?
This approach involves communication between families and healthcare providers.
What is the careplan?
These professionals provide psychological support and grief counseling.
Who are social workers and psychologists?
This medication is commonly used for mild pain and can be combined with other drugs for greater effect.
What is Acetaminophen?
This concept refers to the right to not have life-prolonging treatments if they no longer benefit the patient.
What is the right to refuse treatment?
These services provide emotional support and temporary relief for caregivers.
What are support groups and respite care?
This team member prescribes medications for symptom management.
Who is the physician?
Benzodiazepines are often used to manage this in the palliative care setting.
What is Anxiety?
The ethical principle that involves ensuring the patient's well-being by prioritizing their needs and minimizing harm
What is beneficence?
This refers to the psychological and emotional support provided to families during the palliative care process.
What is emotional support for families?
This professional helps with pain relief and symptom control.
Who is the pharmacist?
This medication route provides continuous pain relief but is not suitable for acute pain.
What is Fentanyl (transdermal patch)?
This ethical concept requires healthcare providers to be honest and transparent with patients and families regarding prognosis and care options.
What is truth-telling?
This type of care trains families to manage caregiving at home.
What is caregiver education?
This professional provides spiritual guidance and emotional support.
Who is the chaplain?
A common medication used for pain management in the palliative patient.
What is Morphine?