Ethical Principles in Healthcare

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What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

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A legal document that allows an individual to appoint someone else to make medical decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated.

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What is the Patient Self-Determination Act?

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A U.S. law that requires healthcare providers to inform patients of their rights to make decisions about their medical care, including the right to refuse treatment.

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What is a living will?

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A legal document that outlines a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in situations where they are unable to communicate their preferences.

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What does DNR stand for?

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Do Not Resuscitate; a medical order to withhold CPR or advanced cardiac life support in the event of cardiac arrest.

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What is accreditation in healthcare?

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A process by which an organization is evaluated and recognized as meeting certain predetermined standards of quality and safety.

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What are appropriate patient identifiers?

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Information used to accurately identify a patient, such as name and date of birth.

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What does PASS stand for in fire safety?

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Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep; a method for using a fire extinguisher.

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Why is it important to verify accreditation status before enrolling in a healthcare course?

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To ensure that the course meets quality standards and is recognized by relevant professional bodies.

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What is informed consent?

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A process by which a patient voluntarily agrees to a proposed medical treatment after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

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What is the role of a healthcare proxy?

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An individual designated to make healthcare decisions on behalf of another person if they are unable to do so.