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.
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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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