Medical Ethics Principles
Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice.
Medical Ethics Principles — core?
Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice.
Historical Ethical Codes
Hippocratic Oath, Nuremberg Code, Belmont Report.
Autonomy — definition?
Patients' right to make informed healthcare decisions.
Four Pillars of Ethics
Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice.
Beneficence — role?
Act in patient's best interest.
Non-maleficence — principle?
Do no harm to patients.
Justice — concern?
Fair distribution of healthcare resources.
Informed Consent — components?
Disclosure, comprehension, voluntariness.
Patient Capacity — importance?
Determines ability to make healthcare decisions.
Test your knowledge with 9 questions on Foundations of Medical Ethics.
1. In medical ethics, what does the principle of 'Autonomy' specifically refer to?
2. What is the main focus of the Nuremberg Code established after World War II?
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