Ethics Questions
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Which application of values and concepts used in ethical decision making?-Lying to a patient does not respect their autonomy-Therapeutic privilege (also known as benevolent deception)
Which component of values and concepts used in ethical decision making?-Based on the patient exercising autonomy in decision making-Components: Capacity, Voluntariness, Disclosure, Recommendation, Understanding, Decision & Authorization
Which component of values and concepts used in ethical decision making?-A patient's ability to understand the benefits and risks of, and alternatives to, a proposed treatment or intervention (including no treatment)
Which component of values and concepts used in ethical decision making?-Prima Facie Duties -Always do the act that is in accord with the stronger prima facie duty.-Always do the act that has the greatest rightness over prima facie wrongness.
What is not supported by most codes of ethics and should only be used in extraordinary circumstances?
ADA or ADHA Code of Ethics?Individual autonomy BeneficenceNonmaleficenceJustice and FairnessVeracity Confidentiality Societal trust
Which application of values and concepts used in ethical decision making?-Patient has the right to informed consent AND informed refusal-Related to the concept of autonomy-Still refusal of treatment cannot require the provider to deviate from the standard of care-Applies to caregivers of children, those with diminished mental abilities-Use of a translator mandatory
Which principle?-Requires that exisitng harm be removed -focuses on doing good for the pt-requires taking all appropriate action to restore to good health -found in all health care codes
-cannot always avoid harm -some degree of harm may be beneficial-must consider risks and benefits whenever tx is provided
-Fair and equitable delivery of health care resources-Determined by societal norms that support social cooperation
Which application of values and concepts used in ethical decision making?-Historical role of dental professional when patients lacked access to updated health knowledge-Patients now tend to be well-informed and want to participate in the decision making process.-Should never be applied to benefit the professional at the expense of the patient
Which application?-Founded in deontology and based on respect for persons-Dilemma occurs when pt and professional do not algree what is best for the pt-if pt selects tx within the standard of care, the provider may act in accordance-professional may decided to NOT provide a pt-requested servcies it is conflict with a standard of care
Which principle?-self determinaton and the ability to be self-governing and self-directing-permiting individuals to make decisions about their own health -important to respect pt and fully explain services and potential consequences
Which principle?-Concerned with providing individuals or groups with what is owed, due, or deserved-Fair, equitable, appropriate treatment of persons-Treat all people with similar needs in a similar or identical manner
what is the founding principe of all health professions?
Which appplication:-Limited resources means choices have to be made about distribution-Just allocation of health care services is difficult-NO legal mandate for care to all-Access to care granted by the ability to pay, not on need (mostly)-Many who need dental services cannot access them
- one ought not to inflict harm - one ought to prevent harm- one ought to remove harm- one ought to do or promote good
Provide a cognitive framework for analyzing moral quesions and problems; 4 main concepts
Includes an obligation to: -keeps skills and knowledge current -know limitations and when to refere a pt out -know when delegation is appropriate
when one or more ethical principles are in conflict; different from solving daily problems