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Medical Law/Ethics

Ch 2 Terms

TermDefinition
needs based motivation theory that human's behavior is based on specific human needs that must often be met in a specific order. Maslow Theory
teleological/consequence-oriented theory decision-making theory that judges the rightness or wrongness based on outcomes or predicted outcomes
utilitarianism theory a consequence-oriented theory that states that decisions should be made by determining what results will produce the best outcome for the most people
principle of utility used in utilitarianism; requires that the rule in making a decision must bring about positive results when generalized to a wide variety of situations
deontological/duty-oriented theory decision-making theory that states that the rightness or wrongness of the act depends on its intrinsic nature and not the outcome of the act
categorical imperative a rule that is considered universal law binding on everyone and requiring action
virtue ethics refers to the theory that people who have moral virtues will make the right decision
autonomy the capacity to be one's one person and make one's own decisions without being manipulated by external forces
beneficence acts performed by an HCP to help people stay healthy or recover from illness
nonmaleficence the duty to do no harm
justice providing what is due to an individual
social determinants of health living conditions that affect health, such as shelter, food, income, education, a stable environment, sustainable resources, social justice and equity
health disparity a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with economic social or environmental disadvantage
health equity striving for the highest possible standard of health for all people and giving special attention to the people and giving special attention to the needs of those at greatest risk of poor health, based on social conditions
confidentiality the act of holding information in confidence not to be released to unauthorized individuals
fidelity being faithful to the scope of practice for your profession
veracity truth telling
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