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This means that the health care practitioner has a duty or obligation to promote the health and well being of the patient above all other considerations
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Beneficence
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Nonmaleficence means
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Do no harm
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What is autonomy?
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It refers to the capacity of a rational individual to make an informed, uncoerced decision. In medicine, respect for the autonomy of patients is considered obligatory for doctors and other health-care professionals.
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Define Justice in medical ethics
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Justice - concerns the distribution of scarce health resources, and the decision of who gets what treatment.
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what is the primary responsibility of PAs?
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the safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings
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what is the role of the clinician?
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Diagnosis and Treatment
Empathy: Cure sometimes, Relieve often, Comfort always Care for the patients Prevention by Education |
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who are the role players in Healthy People 2010?
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Clinicians
Businesses Scientists Communities Individuals |
