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Basic biomedical principles Non-Maleficience |
•avoid harm •justification for ‘acts andomissions’ •withholding/withdrawing treatmentthat is not benefiting patient |
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Basic biomedical principles Beneficience |
•promote the well being of others •encompasses medical paternalism •acting without consent oroverriding a person’s wishes, wants, or actions, in order to benefit thepatient or prevent harm. |
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Basic biomedical principles Autonomy |
•self-determination •an individual's action ought to bethe result of his or her own choices •freedom to act independently •competent adult’s informed decisionto refuse (even life-saving) treatment supersedes offer of treatment |
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Basic biomedical principles Justice |
•treat similar cases in similar ways •same respect to patients indifferent circumstances •distribute health care resources(goods and service) fairly |
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GPhc standards The SevenPrinciples |
1. Makepatients your first concern 2. Use your professional judgement in theinterests of patients and the public 3. Showrespect for others 4. Encouragepatients and the public to participate in decisions about their care 5. Developyour professional knowledge and competence 6. Behonest and trustworthy 7. Takeresponsibility for your working practices |
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Decision making framework |
Recognise a moral issue -> Gather all relevant info -> Identify type of ethical problem -> analyse problem -> explore solutions -> make decision -> assess and reflex |
