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Ch. 6
Book notes.
Question | Answer |
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What does the AMA do? | The AMA serves physicians as a national organization that provides various types of information and support. |
How many Active members of the AMA are on the Council of Ethical and Judicial Affairs? | Nine. Including 1 resident physician and 1 med student. |
What are the four components of the AMA's Code of Ethics? | *principles of medical ethics *The fundamental elements of the patient-physician relationship. *Current opinions of the CEJA with Annotations. *Reports of the CEJA |
What are the four basic types of ethical problems as presented by Purtilo? | *Ethical Distress *Ethical Dilemma *Dilemma of justice *Locus of authority issues |
Ethical Distress is ___? | a problem in which a certain course of action is indicated, but some type of hindrance or barrier prevents that action. Knowing the right thing to do, but for some reason cannot do it. |
Ethical Dilemma. | 2 or more course of action, each of which is right (or wrong). No matter which one is chosen, something of value will be compromised. |
Distributive Justice | There are benefits to be distributed among several beneficiaries. |
Locus of Authority | 2 agents or authorities, both think they know the best possible solution, only one authority will prevail. |
what are the five steps for ethical decision making? | 1. Gather relevant information. 2. Identifying the type of ethical problem. 3. Determining the ethical approach to use. 4. Exploring the practical alternatives. 5. Completing the action |
What does the law require regarding abuse? | It is to be reported, if not then ethical standards have been breached. |