Ethical Concepts

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Autonomy-

right of self determination or choice

Pts have the moral & legal right to determine what will be done with & to their own self = SELF DETERMINATION

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Beneficence-

obligation to do good ,, not harm to others

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Nonmaleficence-

prohibition of intentional harm

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Justice-

fairness, obligation treating all pts fairly

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Fidelity-

to be faithful to agreements , commitments, responsibilities that one has made to others

AGREEMENT TO KEEP OUR PROMISES

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Veracity-

  • telling the truth

  • not intentionally deceiving or misleading pts

  • principle behind informed consent

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Futility-

do not have a potential for creating a positive outcome

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Competency-

minimal level of mental capacity one must have in order to be capable of making or sharing medical decisions