Ethical Principle
: What is beneficence?
This ethical principle refers to doing good and acting in the best interest of the patient.
What are professional ethics?
This refers to following moral standards and professional codes in healthcare practice.
What is informed consent?
Patients must receive full information before agreeing to a medical procedure.
What is protecting patient confidentiality?
A nurse overhears coworkers discussing a patient in the hallway and reminds them to stop. This
demonstrates this ethical responsibility.
What is beneficence
This ethical principle means healthcare providers should act in the best interest of the patient
What is nonmaleficence?
This principle means healthcare professionals must avoid causing harm to patients.
What is maintaining patient confidentiality?
Healthcare workers must avoid discussing patient information in public places because of this ethical duty
What is medical treatment?
Patients have the ethical and legal right to refuse this.
What is accountability
A healthcare worker reports a coworker accessing patient records without permission. This reflects a ethical duty
What is nonmaleficence?
This ethical rule means “do no harm.”
What is autonomy?
This ethical principle supports a patient’s right to make their own medical decision
What is integrity?
Acting honestly and taking responsibility for one’s actions in healthcare demonstrates this value.
What is confidentiality of patient information?
This ethical duty requires healthcare providers to protect patient privacy when handling medical
What is informed consent?
A provider explains the risks and benefits of surgery so the patient can decide whether to proceed
What are ethical principles
These guidelines help healthcare professionals determine the right course of action when facing ethnical dilemmas
What is justice
This principle means treating all patients fairly and equally regardless of background.
What is accountability?
This ethical responsibility requires healthcare professionals to admit and report mistakes that
may affect patient care.
What is justice?
Treating all patients equally regardless of race, gender, or income reflects this ethical principle.
What is justice in healthcare
A doctor treats every patient with the same level of care regardless of their financial status
What is veracity?
is ethical obligation requires healthcare providers to tell the truth to their patients.
What is confidentiality?
This ethical obligation requires healthcare workers to keep patient information private.
What is respect for patients?
Healthcare workers must treat patients with dignity, kindness, and understanding.
What is patient autonomy?
Allowing patients to participate in decisions about their healthcare demonstrates this ethical
What is maintaining confidentiality
A medical assistant refuses to share patient information with someone who is not authorized to receive it
What is fidelity?
This ethical duty means healthcare professionals must remain loyal to their patients and keep promises