Ethics in Healthcare

These flashcards cover key ethical concepts, practices, and considerations relevant to healthcare, focusing on diversity and professionalism.

Hippocratic Oath

An ethical code for healthcare professionals that emphasizes principles such as 'do no harm'.

Professional codes of ethics

Guidelines that outline the ethical practices expected from healthcare professionals.

Ethical principles

Fundamental guidelines including preserve life, do good, respect autonomy, uphold justice, be honest, be discreet, keep promises, do no harm.

Euthanasia

The practice of intentionally ending a person's life to relieve suffering, presenting significant ethical implications.

Organ donation

The process of giving one's organs or tissues for transplantation after death, raising ethical questions regarding consent.

In vitro fertilization

A medical procedure that involves the fertilization of an egg outside the body, which can raise ethical concerns about embryos.

Scope of Practice

Legal boundaries within which healthcare professionals operate concerning their qualifications and duties.

Ethics committee

A group of healthcare professionals and laypeople who provide guidance on ethical issues and dilemmas in healthcare.

Cultural diversity

The variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society that affects patient care and interactions.

Empathetic treatment

Approaching patients with understanding and compassion, essential for quality healthcare delivery.