REVISION QUESTIONS WEEK 3

Module content:
Ethical principles and decision making in everyday dilemmas within the context of the Code of Conduct

QUESTIONS:
1. In your own words define Autonomy.
2. State several ways of how the ethical principle of autonomy is applied to patient/service user care.
3. In your own words define Justice.
4. State several ways of how the ethical principle of justice is applied to patient/service user care.

ANSWERS:
1. Personal rule of self whilst remaining free from controlling interference by others and personal limitations, for example adequate understanding prevents meaningful choice. Additionally, health professionals should respect patient’s wishes even if they do not agree with the choice they make.

2. Consent, respecting choices, being the patients advocate, dignity and respect, providing patients with information and treating them as individuals.

3. justice is to be fair by not discriminating and distributing care fairly for example not spending all your time with patients you like.

4. no judgement= care
not taking bribes from patients