Bioethics Lecture flashes

Flashcards for Bioethics Review

Bioethics

Ethics of medical and biological research.

Confidentiality

Respect patient privacy.

Distributive

Involves fair distribution of care regardless of race, gender, & ethnicity, etc.

Compensatory

Recalls for recovery of damages incurred from medical malpractice.

Non-maleficence

"First do no harm"; avoid and prevent harm.

Advance Directive

Allows patients to give direction to health care providers about treatment choices.

Beneficence

Raises "do no harm" to a higher level.

Negligence

Failure to perform one's duties competently.

Living Will

States patient health care preferences in writing.

Battery

Nonconsensual physical contact with another person.

Assault

An intentional act that places another person in fear of immediate bodily harm (threat).