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HOSA MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS FULL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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HOSA MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS FULL EXAM"Why study ethics?" - ANSWERS-In spite of the many gray areas of ethics, we are
expected to take the right action when confronted with an ethical dilemma.
Laws - ANSWERS-Rules or actions prescribed by an authority such as the federal
government and the court system that have a binding legal force.
Utilitarianism - ANSWERS-An ethical theory based on the principle of what is the
greatest good for the greatest number of people. This theory is concerned with
the impact of actions, or final outcomes, on the welfare of society as a whole. This
is when "rightness" and "wrongness" is determined by its consequences only.
Ex: Medicare system, in which all persons over the age of 65 recieve healthcare
benefits.
Rights-Based Ethics - ANSWERS-Also known as the natural rights ethical theory,
places primary emphasis on a person's individual rights. This theory states that
rights belong to all people purely by virtue of their being human.
Ex: The right to freedom of speech.
Duty-Based Ethics - ANSWERS-These ethics focus on performing one's duty to
various people and institutions such as parents, employers, employees and
customers. This line of moral reasoning follows the belief that our actions should
,be universal which means that everyone would act the same way with the same
set of circumstances.
Ex: Financial compensation a medical practitioner would make is he or she caused
harm to the pt.
Justice-Based Ethics - ANSWERS-These ethics are based on an important moral
restraint called "the veil of ignorance". This saying means we would not see the
recipients of our choices, would allow the decision-makers(medical experts) to be
impartial in their decisions.
Ex: Children with genetic diseases which would require large finanacial resources
deserve good care simply as a matter of justice.
"The Veil of Ignorance" - ANSWERS-This saying means that no one person is
advantaged or disadvantaged.
Virtue-Based Ethics - ANSWERS-These ethics are also known as seeking the "good
life". These ethics are emphsized on persons and not neccessarily on the decisions
or principles that are involved.
Moral Virtue - ANSWERS-A character trait that is morally valued.
Ex: Fairness, honesty, integrity, trust, respect, and empathy.
People believe an action is wrong or unethical if... - ANSWERS--It causes
emotional or physical harm to someone else.
-It goes against one's deepest beliefs.
,-It makes a person feel guilty or uncomfortable about a particular action.
-It breaks the law or traditions of their society.
-It violates the rights of another person.
Beneficence - ANSWERS-The action of helping others and performing actions that
would result in benefit to another person.
Fidelity - ANSWERS-This is the faithfulness and loyalty to others. This implies that
we will perform our duty.
Gentleness - ANSWERS-A mild, tenderhearted approach to other people. This
goes beyond compassion since it can exist in the absence of a person's pain and
suffering.
Humility - ANSWERS-Acquiring an unpretentious and humble manner. This is
considered to be the opposite of vanity. This requires us to recognize our own
limits and be entirely honest with ourselves.
Justice - ANSWERS-Fairness in all our actions with other people. It means that we
must carefully analyze how to balance out behavior and be fair to all. This implies
that the same rules apply to everyone.
Perseverance - ANSWERS-Persisting with a task or idea even against obstacles.
This implies a steady determination to get the job done.
Ex: Complete one's education.
, Responsibility - ANSWERS-A sense of accountability for one's actions. This implies
dependability. This is also a sign of maturity.
Sanctity of Life - ANSWERS-The sacredness of human life. All human beings must
be protected which means that we may have to become an advocate for people
who cannot speak out for themselves.
Ex: Children or elderly need advocates.
Tolerance - ANSWERS-A respect for those whose opinions, practices, race,
religion, adn antionality differ from our own. This requires a fair and objective
attitude toward opinions and practices with which we may or may not agree with.
Integrity - ANSWERS-The unwavering adherance to one's principles. People with
this interpersonal ethic are dedicated to maintaining high standards.
Ex: Washing one's hands between each pt. contact even when no one is watching.
Empathy - ANSWERS-The ability to understand the feelings of others without
actually experiencing their pain or distress.
Sympathy - ANSWERS-The feeling sorry for or pitying someone else.
Compassion - ANSWERS-The ability to have a gentle, caring attitude toward pt's
and fellow employees.
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