Medical Ethics

Ethics
Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine
It encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on its history, philosophy, theology, and sociology

Nonmaleficence
First, Do no Harm.
(primum non nocere).
“ I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone”.

Beneficence
a practitioner should act in the best interest of the patient

Autonomy
The patient is free to choose and implement one’s own decisions, free from deceit, constraint or coercion.
the patient has the right to refuse or choose their treatment
(Voluntas aegroti suprema lex.)

Fidelity
strict observance of promises, duties
Conjugal faithfulness
Mutual obligation between patient and physician to respect integrity and personhood.
Requires persons not to be treated as things , they are of primary value

Veracity
habitual observance of truth in speech or statement
The physician needs to disclose factual information so that the patient can exercise personal autonomy.

Confidentiality
“ whatsoever I shall see/hear in the course of my profession as well as outside my profession in my intercourse with men, if it be what should not be published abroad, I will not divulge”.
is commonly applied to conversations between doctors and patients
is commonly known as patient-physician privilege

Exceptions to Confidentiality
Child custody disputes
Suspicion of child/elder abuse
Public health dangers (venereal/communicable diseases, gunshot wounds)
Danger to self and others
Adolescent patients

Informed Consent
a person must be fully informed about and understand the potential benefits and risks of their choice of treatment
a verbal agreement between doctor and patient
Exceptions :
Emergency exception
Therapeutic privilege

Justice
Fair and equitable distribution of scarce goods and services
Physicians should not deny patients who cannot pay the chance of being interviewed, diagnosed and managed.
concerns the distribution of scarce health resources, and the decision of who gets what treatment (fairness and equality)

Dignity
patient (and the person treating the patient) have the right to dignity

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