ethics week 1

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litigious

prone to lawsuits

**What is bioethics concerned with? a. Health care law b. Etiquette in medical facilities c. The ethical implications of biological research methods and results d. None of these

. The ethical implications of biological research methods and results

critical thinking skills

1. Identify and clarify the problem 2. Gather information 3. Evaluate the evidence 4. Consider alternatives and implications 5. Choose and implement the best alternative

**List three areas where health care practitioners can gain insight through studying law and ethics.

1. The rights, responsibilities, and concerns of health care consumers 2. The legal and ethical issues facing society, patients, and health care practitioners as the world changes 3. The impact of rising costs on the laws and ethics of health care delivery

What steps are in correct order for critical problem solving? 1. Identify the problem, Choose the best decision, Gather Information 2. Gather information, Evaluate Information, Clarify the problem 3. Clarify the problem, Gather information, Evaluate Evidence 4. Consider Alternatives/Implications, Choose best alternative, Implement

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Which example displays compassion? 1. An OT having a bad day smiles during their shift anyway 2. An OT picks up a piece of trash from the hallway floor 3. Moana returns the heart of Te Fiti to Te Kā, recognizing who they are 4. A COTA sits down to discuss and address a clients' concerns with them

3 and 4 2 should be common sense and safety concern

protocol

A code prescribing correct behavior in a specific situation, such as a situation arising in a medical office

summary judgement

A decision made by a court in a lawsuit in response to a motion that pleads there is no basis for a trial.

Bioethics

A discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research methods and results, especially in medicine. Ex should animals be used in research Ex should fetal stem cells be researched

code of ethics

A list of principles intended to govern behavior-here, the behavior of those entrusted with providing care to the sick

3 C's

Courtesy- practice of good manners Compassion-identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings and motives common sense-sound practical judgement

Fraud

Dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or attempting to deprive, another of his or her rights.

1. Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners*** a. Evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provided care to the sick b. Are legally binding c. Did not exist in ancient times d. None of these

Evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provided care to the sick

**Critical thinking skills include a. Assessing the ethics of a situation b. First clearly defining a problem c. Determining the legal implications of a situation d. None of these

First clearly defining a problem

1. What Greek physician is known as the Father of Medicine?***

Hippocrates

moral values

One's personal concept of right and wrong, formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society.

***What ethics code superseded earlier codes to become the definitive guide for a physician's professional conduct?

Percival's Medical Ethics → previous codes did not experimental medicine. Say's it's ok to try an experiment that has not been tested on a person when all else fails.

etiquette

Standards of behavior considered to be good manners among members of a profession as they function as individuals in society

** Law is a. The minimum standard necessary to keep society functioning smoothly b. Ignored if transgressions are ethical, rather than legal c. Seldom enforced by controlling authorities d. None of these

The minimum standard necessary to keep society functioning smoothly

plaintiff

The person bringing charges in a lawsuit

1. Unethical behavior is always** a. Illegal b. Punishable by legal means c. Unacceptable d. None of these

Unacceptable

**Define summary judgment.

a decision made by a court in a lawsuit in response to a motion that pleads there is no basis for a trial

**Define bioethics.

a discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research methods and results, especially in medicine

1. Name five bioethical issues of concern in today's society.***

a. Animal testing b. Testing on fetal stems cells c. Should cloning of humans be permitted d. Should cloning of human organs for transplant be permitted e. Is human experimentation permissible for advancement?

1. What duties might a medical ethicist perform?****

a. Be part of an ethics committee to help doctors, nurses, or family members come up with best decision for ethical dilemma

***Violation of a professional organization's formalized code of ethics a. Always leads to prosecution in a court of law b. Is ignored if one's membership dues in the organization are paid c. Can lead to expulsion from the organization d. None of these

a. Can lead to expulsion from the organization

1. How is unethical behavior punished?***

a. Expelled from the group, suspended for a period of time, or ostracized. Loss of income and eventually loss of a practice

1. Name the pledge for physicians that remains influential today.***

a. Hippocratic oath

1. How are violations of etiquette handled?**

a. Ostracism from chosen groups

Decisions made by judges in the various courts and used as a guide for future decisions are called what?**

a. Precedent/case law

Define ethics***

a. Principles, standards, guide to conduct

1. What is the purpose of a professional code of ethics?**

a. To govern behavior of members and to increase the level of competence and standards of care within the group

1. Define etiquette.***

a. standards of behavior considered to be good manners among members of a profession as they function as individuals in society

tecnical skills

abilities you have acquired in your course to perform your job well

**Sellers and manufacturers can be held legally responsible for defective medical devices and products through what charges? a. Fraud b. Breach of warranty c. Misrepresentation of the product through untrue statements made by the manufacturer or seller d. All of these

all

**The basis for ethical conduct includes a. One's morals b. One's culture c. One's family d. All of these

all

Unlawful acts are always** a. Unacceptable b. Unethical c. Punishable by legal means d. All of these

all

Joker brings a lawsuit against Batman for physical and emotional duress (violence). Which of these statements are NOT True? Joker is the Plaintiff Batman is the Plaintiff The Judge decides there's no need for a trial this decision is a summary judgement The judgment of this case could set precedent for future villain vs super hero cases

batman is plaintiff

manufactures of health care equipment can be liable through:

breach of warrant untrue statements liability for defective products fraud **they are free from liability if FDA approved

**Conviction of a crime a. Cannot result in loss of license unless ethical violations also exist b. Is always punishable by imprisonment c. Always results in expulsion from a professional organization

d. Can result in loss of license

Precedent

decisions made by judges in the various courts that become rule of law and apply to future cases

Wyeth case

doctrine that can bar injured consumers from suing in state court when the products that hurt them met federal standars

Rotary 4 way

helps us figure out when trying to make right choice in situation, is it true, is it fair to everyone, will it help establish relationship and will it be beneficial to everyone

liable

legally responsible/obligated

ethics commitee

made up of people who are involved in patient care, healthcare practitioners, family members, clergy and others with purpose of reviewing ethical issues

defendant

person/party against whom criminal or civil charges are brought in a lawsuit

ethical guidlines

publications that detail a variety of ethical situations that practioners may face and offer principles for dealing with the situations in a ethical manner

law

rule of conduct of action prescribed of formally recognized as binding or enforced by controlling authority

**Define law.

rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority

medica ethicists or bioethicists

specialist who consults with physicians about ethical decisions regarding patient care

Ethics

standards of behavior, developed as a result of someone's concept of right and wrong. *law enforces it but ethis is what we agree on as a society, right/wrong

Why would you look at having common sense, compassion and courtesy

therapeutic use of self


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