week 3 Medical Ethics

What steps are appropriate for an MA to take when making an ethical decision?

Ask questions. The MA should always ask questions when gathering information to make an ethical decision. Review records. The MA should always review records when gathering information to make an ethical decision. Talk to the patient and other professionals. The MA should always talk to the patient and professionals when gathering information to make an ethical decision.

Select what Purtilo suggests are parts of the ethical decision-making process.

Completing the action Ethical decision making is a six-step process. Completing the action is the fifth step. Gather relevant information Ethical decision making is a six-step process. Gathering relevant action is the first step. Identify the type of ethical problem Ethical decision making is a six-step process. Identifying the type of problem is the 2nd step.

Select the statements that apply to dilemma of justice.

Distribution of benefits Distribution of benefits is an example of dilemma of justice. Distribution of scarce medications Distribution of scarce medications is an example of dilemma of justice. Patient selection for organ donation Patient selection for organ donation is an example of dilemma of justice.

Select the elements of ethics.

Duties Duty is an obligation a person has or perceives himself or herself to have, and is an element of ethics. Rights Rights are defined as a claim made on a society, a group, or individual, and is an element of ethics. Character traits Character traits are defined as a tendency to act a certain way and is an element of ethics.

Match Purtilo's ethical element to its description.

Duties Son feels obligated to care for his elderly mom. Rights It applies to people in a group without prejudice. Character traits An MA values honesty.

Select types of ethical issues.

Ethical distress Ethical distress is a type of ethical problem. Ethical dilemma Ethical dilemma is a type of ethical problem. Dilemma of justice Dilemma of justice is a type of ethical problem. Locus of authority issues Locus of authority issues is a type of ethical problem

Select examples of ethical problems.

Ethical distress When an MA experiences ethical distress, they know what to do but for one reason or another cannot do it. This is an example of an ethical problem. Ethical dilemmas When an MA experiences an ethical dilemma, they have to choose one of the two acceptable choices. This is an example of an ethical problem. Dilemmas of justice When an MA experiences dilemmas of justice, they have to make decisions about who receives benefits and in what proportions. This is an example of an ethical problem. Locus of authority issues When a physician or other medical authority experiences the locus of authority issues, they are faced with different opinions of how a situation should be handled, but only one can prevail. This is an example of an ethical problem.

Develop a plan to keep personal and professional ethics separate in the right sequence.

Evaluate your personal value system. Evaluate your own beliefs. Evaluate your own actions. This is the three-step plan for developing a plan for MAs to keep personal and professional ethics separate. First, evaluate your personal value system. Next, evaluate your own beliefs. Finally, evaluate your own actions.

Select the duties related to the medical profession.

Fidelity Fidelity, the moral obligation to tell the truth, is an example of duties related to the medical profession. Veracity Veracity, the moral obligation to tell the truth and keep promises, is an example of duties related to the medical profession. Beneficence Beneficence, the moral obligation to help others, is an example of duties related to the medical profession. Nonmaleficence Nonmaleficence, the moral obligation to not inflict harm, is an example of duties related to the medical profession.

Which example supports the ethical element of beneficence according to Purtilo?

Health care professionals have an obligation to help others. Health care professionals that have an obligation to help others and to further their best interests are an example that supports the ethical element beneficence.

Select ethical statements listed in the Medical Assisting Creed.

I endeavor to be effective. I am loyal to my employer. I aspire to render great service. "I endeavor to be effective." is an ethical statement of belief of the Medical Assisting Creed. "I am loyal to my employer." is an ethical statement of belief of the Medical Assisting Creed. "I aspire to render great service." is an ethical statement of belief of the Medical Assisting Creed.

Select the statements that describe the history of ethics.

In 1847, the Code of Ethics was adopted. In 1803, the Code of Medical Ethics was published. In 2250 B.C.E., the Code of Hammurabi was written. In 400 B.C.E., the Statement of Principles was published. At the first AMA annual meeting in 1847, the Code of Ethics was formulated and adopted. In 1803, Thomas Percival published the Code of Medical Ethics. In 2250 B.C.E., the Babylonians published the earliest written code of ethics called the Code of Hammurabi. In 400 B.C.E., Hippocrates published a statement of principles that inspired many physicians, even today's physicians.

Why is it necessary to keep personal and professional ethics separate?

Patients can make their own decisions about their medical care. Personal and professional ethics must be kept separate so that patients can make their own decisions about their health care.

How does an MA determine what ethical approach to use?

Pay close attention to the ramifications of the decisions. The MA must pay close attention to the ramifications of all decisions made when determining which ethical approach to use. Consider the duties, rights, and character traits of persons involved. The MA must consider the duties, rights, and character traits of all persons involved when determining which ethical approach to use.

Which two individuals made a significant impact on the development of the medical code of ethics?

Percival published a code of ethics. In 1803, Percival published a code of ethics that even today influences several sections of the AMA Code of Ethics. Hippocrates developed a brief statement. Hippocrates developed a brief statement that remains an influence on physicians today and shaped medical ethics.

Select the statements that are included in the AAMA Code of Conduct for CMAs.

Practice with fairness and honesty. "Practice with fairness and honesty." is included in the AAMA Code of Conduct for CMAs. Accept responsibility for your actions. "Accept responsibility for your actions." is included in the AAMA Code of Conduct for CMAs. Abide by all federal, state, and local laws. "Abide by all federal, state, and local laws" is included in the AAMA Code of Conduct for CMAs.

What steps can an MA make to help prepare for making a quick ethical decision?

Scan newspapers. The MA can prepare for quick ethical decision making by scanning newspapers for similar ethical situations. Search professional journals. The MA can prepare for quick ethical decision making by searching professional journals for similar ethical situations.

Select the statement that best describes the difference between legal and ethical issues.

Something that is legal is not necessarily ethical. "Something this is legal is not necessarily ethical." describes the difference between ethics and legal issues.

According to Purtilo, what are character traits?

Tendency to act a certain way Character traits are defined as a tendency to act a certain way.

When making an ethical decision, what is the correct order to follow?

The five-step process that was proposed by Purtilo for MAs to use when making an ethical decision is: Gather relevant information. Identify the type of ethical problem. Determine the ethical approach to use. Explore practical alternatives. Complete the action.

what is the definition of ethics?

Thoughts, judgments, and actions on issues that have implications of moral right and wrong The definition of the ethics is thoughts, judgments, and actions on issues that have implications of moral right or wrong

How does the AAMA Code of Ethics help MAs make ethical decisions in the workplace?

To make ethical decisions When MAs need to make ethical decisions in the workplace, they can use the AAMA Code of Ethics as a guide.

Define ethical distress.

When a choice needs to be made, but barriers prevent the action Ethical distress is a problem in which a certain course of action is indicated, but some type of barriers or problems prevent the action.

What is an example of an MA facing an ethical dilemma?

When an MA witnesses a coworker stealing prescription drugs The MA witnessing a coworker stealing prescription drugs is an example of an ethical dilemma.

Which one of the following situations is an example of an ethical issue?

When an individual must make a decision about two or more acceptable choices, but choosing one means the individual can't follow the other According to Purtilo, making a decision about two or more choices that prevents one from following the other course of action is described as ethical dilemma.

What defines locus of authority according to Purtilo?

When two or more authority figures have their own ideas about a decision, but only one prevails According to Purtilo, when two or more authority figures have their own ideas about a decision but only one prevails, it describes locus of authority issues.