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16 Cards in this Set
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In the Principles Approach to ethical decision making, what are the 4 fundamental principles?
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Autonomy
Beneficence Non-maleficence Justice |
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What is autonomy?
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The acknowledgment that most people can determine their own needs and goals. In democratic societies they are self-governed and rational.
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What is beneficence?
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All actions are for the good of the person/people involved.
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What is non-maleficence?
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Do no harm.
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What is justice?
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Fair play, prevention of negative discrimination and creation of equality.
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Virtue Approach to ethical decision making
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Virtues (such as honesty, compassion, generosity, integrity, fairness, self-control, etc) are applied to decisions and actions with the common good in mind.
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Duty-Based Approach to ethical decision making
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Duty to the individual is the priority, without consideration of others who may be affected by the decision or action. The intention is judged, not the consequences.
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Consequential Approach to ethical decision making
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The goal is the greatest good for the greatest number: the end justifies the means.
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Standard of Care
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The degree of skill and judgment exercised by a reasonably prudent practitioner under the same or similar circumstances.
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Malpractice:
To whom responsible? Injury Necessary? Result if case is successful? |
To whom responsible? Client
Injury Necessary? Yes Result if case is successful? Money paid to client |
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Administrative or Civil Law:
To whom responsible? Injury Necessary? Result if case is successful? |
To whom responsible? In WA, Department of Health (or respective administrative agency)
Injury Necessary? No (may depend on state's regulations) Result if case is successful? Loss of license &/or conditions on license &/or fine |
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Criminal Law:
To whom responsible? Injury Necessary? Result if case is successful? |
To whom responsible? State, represented by prosecutor
Injury Necessary? No (just violation of criminal statute) Result if case is successful? Jail &/or fine |
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What are the required elements of a successful malpractice suit?
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Duty, breach, damage, causation
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What resources are used to detemine standard of care?
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current practice in state
educators textbooks journals research studies agency policies and procedures state laws and regulations standards of professional organizations |
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What 4 conditions must be met for informed consent to be obtained?
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Consent is voluntary
Client is competent Information is adequate Client understands the information |
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What are the 4 kinds of information that must be provided in an informed consent process?
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The nature and character of the proposed treatment.
The anticipated results of the proposed treatment. The recognized possible alternative forms of treatment. The recognized possible serious risks, complications, and anticipated benefits involved in the treatment and in the recognized possible alternative forms of treatment, including nontreatment. |
