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11 Cards in this Set
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act utility
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In utilitarianism, the tenet that one should judge each act on its own overall benefit. This version of utilitarianism is not conducive to health care.
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autonomy
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In healthcare ethics, the ability to act independently and to make decisions about actions, treatment, and health practices.
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distributive justice
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The subset of justice that addresses the balancing of benefits and burdens and the appropriate sharing of those benefits and burdens.
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due process
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Procedural justice. Violations of procedural justice can occur with healthcare employees and the use of procedures for decision making.
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eudaimonia
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The translation of this term is “happiness” or “well-being.” However, in Aristotle’s philosophy, eudaimonia is different from mere pleasure in that it occurs when a person lives a rational life.
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harm
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In a clinical setting, harm is something that makes the situation worse for the patient. Harm can be physical, emotional, financial, or spiritual.
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harm as negligence
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Situations in which healthcare personnel have failed to protect patients, families, or communities from injury, damage, or impairment caused through encounters with the healthcare system.
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legal right
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The existence of legislation that grants a person an entitlement.
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nonmaleficence
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The ethical principle of refraining from causing harm or preventing intentional harm from occurring.
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procedural justice
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Due process. Violations of due process can occur with healthcare employees and the use of procedures for decision making.
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substance right
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Something that is morally appropriate, such as food, housing, or a minimum wage. These may be legal rights or not depending on the government structure
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