Unit 1: Healthcare Ethics

What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?

• The social agreements on morality

• The consequences of actions

• The rules governing actions

• The character of the person acting

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of duty?

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Relativism

• Virtue ethics

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Information Privacy Act

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act

• Health Information Protection Act

What is the main purpose of informed consent?

• To obtain agreement after informing about risks and benefits

• To document medical procedures

• To ensure patient confidentiality

• To provide legal protection for healthcare providers

Which principle is NOT typically associated with ethical decision-making?

• Beneficence

• Profit

• Autonomy

• Justice

What is a key benefit of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?

• Increased paperwork

• Reduced patient rights

• Improved quality of care

• Limited access to information

What does the Nuremberg Code emphasize?

• The importance of informed consent

• The role of healthcare providers

• The need for patient confidentiality

• The necessity of medical insurance

Which ethical theory focuses on the outcomes of actions?

• Social contract theory

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue ethics

• Deontology

What is the role of ethics in healthcare during crises?

• To guide decision-making

• To limit patient access

• To prioritize profits

• To enforce laws

What is a patient's right under HIPAA?

• To have their information shared without consent

• To access and correct their medical records

• To deny all medical treatment

• To refuse to pay for services