Key Concepts in Autonomy and Consent

This set of flashcards covers important vocabulary related to autonomy, informed consent, and ethical practices in healthcare.

Autonomy

The ability to make one's own decisions and govern oneself.

Informed Consent

A process ensuring that patients are well-informed about their treatment options before making decisions.

Truthfulness

The quality of being honest and telling the truth.

Confidentiality

The ethical principle of keeping a patient's information private.

J.S. Mill

A philosopher who argued that personal freedom should only be interfered with in specific circumstances.

Four Aspects of Autonomy

Includes Free Action, Effective Deliberations, Authenticity, and Moral Reflection.

Free Action

The ability to act according to one's own choices, which can be limited by internal and external factors.

Effective Deliberations

The process of making decisions based on good judgment and understanding.

Authenticity

Being true to oneself, free from external constraints.

Moral Reflection

The ability to articulate and understand one's values and choices.

Health Care Consent Act (HCCA)

Legislation ensuring patients' rights to informed consent and voluntary choices in medical treatment.

Threshold Concept

In ethical discussions, it's the point where one crosses from right to wrong.

Noble Lie

A lie told for the benefit of the deceived person.

False Positive Lies

Lies where someone pretends to have a more favorable opinion than they actually do.

False Negative Lies

Lies where someone presents a lesser opinion of something or someone.