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Ethics?
The thoughts, judgements, and actions on issues that have implications of moral right and wrong
What is the role of AMA?
It serves as a national oorganization providing various types of information and support
What does CEJA stand for?
Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs
How many active members does CEJA have, and what do they do?
9, they are responsible for interpreting the AMA Principles of Medical Ethics
What type of changes did the AMA make in 2001?
Privacy issues, and stress the importance of informed consent in DNA database info. in genome research
Fee splitting?
When a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for the referral of a patient
Can Dr.'s waive co-payments? Why or why not?
Yes, but not all insurance agencies allow you
What is the main concern with computers being used in medical offices?
confidentiality
Ghost surgery?
The substitution of another surgeon w/out the patients consent
Duty?
an obligation that a person has or perceives himself to have
Justice?
the fair distribution of benefits and burdens among individuals or groups in society having legitimate claims on those benefits
What are the 4 types of Ethical Problems?
1.Ethical Distress 2.Ethical Dilemma 3.Dilemmas of Justice 4.Locus of Authority Issues
Ethical Distress?
A certain course of action is indicated but a barrier prevents that action
Ethical Dilemma?
There are 2 courses of action, both of which are right (or wrong), but no matter which one i choose something of value will be compromised
Dilemmas of Justice?
There are benefits to be distributed among several potential beneficiaries, but not everyone can receive a full measure
What are the 5 steps of ethical decision making?
1.Gathering relevant information 2.Identifying 3.Determining 4.Exploring 5.Completing the action
What is used for HIV confidentiality?
Unique identifiers
What are the 3 goals of the genome project?
1.identifying all of the genes in the human body 2. determining the sequences of the pairs that make up DNA 3.finding a way to catalog the info.
How could employers, schools, courts, insurance companies, adoption agencies, and the military misuse genetic info.?
They could use it to discriminate against you, and either include or exclude you
Does the AMA prohibit a physician from performing an abortion?
No, as long as they don't violate the law
clinical trial?
Research studies that test how well new medical treatments or other interventions work in the subjects, usually human beings
human cloning aka?
somatic cell nuclear transfer
living will?
A document that states your wishes in case of terminal illness or after an accident in which you are unable to express your wishes
DNR?
Do Not Resuscitate
Power of attorney?
A legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make medical decisions for you in the event that you cant
idealism?
The practice of forming ideas or living under the influence of ideas
nonmaleficence?
refraining from the act of harming or commiting evil
Power of attorney aka?
patient advocate, or healthcare proxy
What is the prime reason for medical care?
Render service to humanity
Do Dr.'s have to follow CEJA orders?
No, but they can take them into account
Code of Hammurabi?
The earliest written code of ethical conduct for medical practice in 2250 BC, by the Babylonians