,1. Multiple Choice: Which ethical principle is primarily concerned
with the fair distribution of healthcare resources?
a) Autonomy
b) Beneficence
c) Justice
d) Non-maleficence
Correct Answer: c) Justice
Rationale: The principle of justice refers to fairness in the
distribution of benefits and risks, ensuring that individuals are
treated equally and without prejudice.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the ethical concept that involves
the healthcare provider's obligation to respect patients' autonomy
and make decisions in their best interest.
Correct Answer: Fiduciary duty
Rationale: Fiduciary duty is the ethical obligation healthcare
providers have to act in their patients' best interest, respecting their
autonomy and choices.
3. True/False: Informed consent is only necessary for invasive
surgical procedures.
Correct Answer: False
, Rationale: Informed consent is required for all medical
interventions, not just invasive procedures, to ensure that patients
are fully aware of the risks, benefits, and alternatives before
agreeing to treatment.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the ethical issues that can arise in
healthcare settings:
a) Allocation of scarce resources
b) Handling of medical errors
c) Patient privacy and confidentiality
d) Setting up a private practice
Correct Answers: a) Allocation of scarce resources, b) Handling
of medical errors, c) Patient privacy and confidentiality
Rationale: Ethical issues in healthcare often involve resource
allocation, error management, and maintaining patient
confidentiality, while setting up a private practice is more of a
business decision than an ethical issue.
5. Multiple Choice: The concept of 'double effect' is used to justify:
a) Euthanasia
b) Palliative sedation
c) Denying treatment based on cost
d) Physician-assisted suicide
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Bankart. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
