Healthcare Ethics Flashcard

Front

What is the right of patients to make their own healthcare decisions called?

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Autonomy

Front

Which term describes the ethical principle of fairness in healthcare delivery and access?

Back

Justice

Front

What is the principle of "do no harm" in healthcare practice?

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Non-maleficence

Front

What is the term for a patient's understanding of medical information necessary to make a decision?

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Informed

Front

What is the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering?

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Euthanasia

Front

What does DNR stand for in medical terms?

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Do Not Resuscitate

Front

What document outlines a patient's preferences for life-sustaining treatment?

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Living will

Front

What is the U.S. law protecting the privacy of patient health information?

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HIPAA

Front

What is the term for forcing or pressuring a patient into making a healthcare decision against their will?

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Coercion

Front

What does the term "integrity" refer to in medical practice?

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Maintaining moral and ethical standards