Chapter 4 Ethics

A basic principle of ethics is

• autonomy

• justice

• non-maleficence

• maleficence

• all of these except maleficence

What is established as a guide to professional behavior?

• code of conduct

• code of ethics

• code of honor

• code of medicine

Ethics are

• required by law

• open to individual interpretation

• settled by court decisions

• clear and director

What does the ethical principle of non-malficence

• the right of privacy

• to help others

• to treat people fairly

• to do no harm

Ethics deals with

• moral conduct

• mostly absolutes of right and wrong with a few gray areas

• legal issues

• issues of little importance to healthcare, because ethical principles are well defined by the courts

A behavior can be unethical and still be legal, but it cannot be illegal and still be

• ethical

• justifiable

• rational

• constructive

Which of the following choices represents basic principles of ethics that can guide healthcare providers to identify, clarify, and justify moral (ethical) choices.

• autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and truth

• beneficence, truth, justice, and fairness

• autonomy, doing no harm, regard for justice, and being truthful

• autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, confidentiality, and veracity

Which ethical principle is based on the idea that actions are ethical as long as they will benefit a person or community?

• autonomy

• non-maleficence

• beneficence

• veracity

The principal of veracity is defined as

• self-determination

• acting for the benefit of the patient

• rules or principles that govern proper conduct

• telling the truth

Which of the following protects the confidentiality of patient health information?

• EPA

• OSHA

• HIPAA

• OSAP

• HIPPA