Professional Ethics - 2

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• A set of guidelines for healthcare professionals

• A legal document that sets out the fundamental human rights to be universally protected

• A code of conduct for ethical decision-making

• A document outlining patients' rights

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what is Article 1 about?

• Right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion

• Freedom of movement and residence

• Right to life, liberty, and security of person

• Right to education

What is the focus of Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• Right to work and just and favourable conditions of work

• Right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being

• Right to freedom of opinion and expression

• Right to rest and leisure

What is the Patients' Bill of Rights?

• A document outlining human rights

• A set of guidelines for ethical decision-making

• A code of conduct for healthcare professionals

• A list of rights for patients in the healthcare system

According to the Patients' Bill of Rights, what is the Right to Informed Consent about?

• Right to appropriate medical care and humane treatment

• Right to choose health care provider and facility

• Right to be informed of medical procedures and provide consent

• Right to privacy and confidentiality

What is ethical decision-making?

• The process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in a manner consistent with ethical principles

• The process of making decisions without considering ethical implications

• The process of making decisions based on personal beliefs

• The process of following legal guidelines in decision-making

What is the Utilitarian Approach in ethical decision-making?

• Making decisions based on individual rights

• Making decisions based on the common good

• Making decisions based on the greatest good for the greatest number

• Making decisions based on fairness and justice

According to Purtilo's Six-Step Process of Ethical Decision-Making, what is the first step?

• Evaluate the process and outcome

• Explore the practical alternatives

• Act

• Gather relevant information

What is moral distress in ethical problems?

• Confronting barriers to moral agency

• Feeling guilty about making a wrong decision

• Having conflicting personal beliefs

• Being unable to identify ethical problems

What is the focus of the Ethical Dilemma in ethical problems?

• Confronting barriers to moral agency

• Being unable to identify ethical problems

• Facing two conflicting courses of action

• Having conflicting personal beliefs