GERIA ENDTERM PART 2 - ETHICS

Ethics of Older Adults

Focuses on respecting how older adults want to be treated and their right to make decisions.

Ethics of Family Caregivers

Doing what is right even without supervision.

Ethics of Healthcare Professionals

Following established professional ethical standards.

Right to Quality Health Care

Older adults must receive equal access to high-quality healthcare.

Respect for Persons

Treat every individual as valuable and never just as a means.

Autonomy (Self-determination)

Right of older adults to make their own healthcare decisions.

Advance Directive

Legal document allowing another person to decide if the patient is incapable.

Paternalism

Acting for the patient without respecting their choices; limits autonomy.

Informed Consent

Patient’s right to decide after receiving full information.

Informed, Competent, Voluntary

Three Elements of Informed Consent

Informed (Element)

Patient receives sufficient and accurate information.

Competent (Element)

Patient has the ability to understand and decide.

Voluntary (Element)

Decision is made freely without coercion.

Privacy

Right to keep personal information protected.

Confidentiality

Sharing patient information only when necessary.

Beneficence

Doing good for the patient.

Nonmaleficence

Avoiding harm to the patient.

Veracity

Being truthful to patients.

Justice

Fair and equal treatment of all patients.

Fidelity

Keeping promises and commitments to patients.

Carebots

Robots used to assist and support elderly care.

Paro (Carebot)

Robotic companion that reduces loneliness.

Robear (Carebot)

Robot that helps move patients physically.

CareCoach

AI assistant that monitors and supports older adults.

Limitation of Carebots

Cannot replace human care and emotional connection.

Dehumanization

Replacing human care with machines may be inhumane.

Social Poverty

Elderly may become isolated from society.

Experimentation Risk

Vulnerable patients used for testing technologies.

Emotional Exploitation

Technology manipulating human emotions.

Dual Use of Technology

Tech used for both healthcare and military purposes.

Human Enhancement

Technology altering human abilities.

Affordability Issue

Not all can access advanced healthcare technologies.

Do Good & Minimize Harm

Primary goal in elderly care decisions.

Best Interest of Patient

All care must benefit the older adult.

Vulnerable Population

Older adults require extra protection.

Preserve Autonomy

Maintain independence and decision-making ability.

No Manipulation

Never use patients for personal gain.

Avoid Deception

Truthfulness is preferred; deception only as last resort.

Ethical Dilemma

Conflict between values, responsibilities, or decisions in care.

Conflict Source

Between patient rights and nurse responsibilities.

Encourage Expression

Let patients voice their preferences.

Identify Significant Others

Recognize people affecting decisions.

Self-awareness

Nurses must understand their own values.

Consultation

Seek advice from experts or ethics committees.

Evaluation

Assess outcomes of decisions made.

1987 Constitution (Art XV Sec 4)

Family and state must care for older adults.

RA 7432

Senior Citizens Act (benefits and privileges).

RA 9257

Provides 20% discount for seniors.

RA 9994

Expanded benefits for senior citizens.

RA 10645

PhilHealth coverage for all pensioners.

RA 7876

Establishes senior citizen centers.

RA 10366

Accessible voting for seniors and PWDs.

Community-Based Services

Support systems that help elderly live independently.

Purpose of Community Services

Address aging population and chronic illnesses.

Senior Volunteer Program

Engages elderly in community service.

Lifelong Education Programs

Prepares individuals for aging.

Non-formal Education

Learning programs for seniors.

Crisis Intervention Units

Provide emergency support services.

Assistance to Lola Project

Supports elderly in crisis situations.

Anticipate Needs

Identify and plan for elderly care needs.

Access to Services

Help patients obtain healthcare services.

Develop Future Services

Improve care based on trends and needs.