Chapter 1
Unlawful acts are always
All of these
Violation of a professional organization's formalized code of ethics
Can lead to expulsion from the organization.
Conviction of a crime
Can result in loss of license
What Greek physician is known as the father of medicine?
Hippocrates
Name the pledge made by physicians that remains influential today.
Hippocratic oath
What is bioethics concerned with?
The ethical implications of biological research methods and results
The basis for ethical conduct includes
One's morals. One's culture. One's family.
What ethics code superseded earlier codes to become the definitive guide for a physician's professional conduct?
Percival's Medical Ethics
Unethical behavior is always
Unacceptable.
A physician shall continue to study, ______, and advance scientific knowledge, maintain commitment to medical education, make relevant information available to patients, colleagues, and the public, obtain consultation, and use the talents of other health professionals when indicated.
apply
A physician shall, in the provision of appropriate patient care, except in emergencies, be free to -______ whom to serve, with whom to associate, and the environment in which to provide care.
choose
what is the fifth step of critical thinking
choose and implement the best alternative
A physician shall respect the rights of patients, _______, and other health professionals and shall safeguard patient confidences and privacy within the constraints of the law.
colleagues
A physician shall be dedicated to providing competent medical care, with _________ and respect for human dignity and rights.
compassion
what is the fourth step of critical thinking
consider alternatives and implications
The person or party against whom criminal or civil charges are brought in a lawsuit.
defendant
what is the third step of critical thinking
evaluate the evidence
Dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or attempting to deprive, another of his or her rights.
fraud
what is the second step of critical thinking
gather information
What is the first step of critical thinking
identify and clarify the problem
A physician shall recognize a responsibility to participate in activities contributing to the ______ of the community and the betterment of public health.
improvement
Rule of conduct or action recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority.
law
Accountable under the law.
liable
Prone to engage in lawsuits.
litigious
A physician shall support access to _______ for all people.
medical care
The person bringing charges in a lawsuit.
plaintiff
Decisions made by judges in the various courts that become rule of law and apply to future cases.
precedent
A physician shall uphold the standards of ________, be honest in all professional interactions, and strive to report physicians deficient in character or competence, or who engage in fraud or deception, to appropriate entities.
professionalism
A physician shall respect the law and also recognize a ___________ to seek changes in those requirements which are contrary to the best interests of the patient.
responsibility
A decision made by a court in a lawsuit in response to a motion that pleads there is no basis for a trial.
summary judgement
A physician shall, while caring for a patient, regard responsibility to _______ as paramount
the patient
Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners
Evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provided care to the sick.
Critical thinking skills include
First clearly defining a problem.
Sellers and manufacturers can be held legally responsible for defective medical devices and products through what charges?
Fraud Breach of warranty Misrepresentation of the product through untrue statements made by the manufacturer or seller
Law is
The minimum standard necessary to keep society functioning smoothly.
