Overview
This video introduces the four pillars of medical ethics, providing a decision-making framework for healthcare professionals facing ethical dilemmas in patient care.
Autonomy
- Patients should be given the freedom to make informed choices regarding their care.
- Healthcare workers must provide all relevant information, including risks, benefits, success likelihood, and alternatives.
- Patient decisions require mental capacity and must be made voluntarily.
Beneficence
- Healthcare professionals are expected to act in the best interest of the patient.
- Actions should prioritize promoting the well-being of those in their care.
Non-Maleficence
- Healthcare workers are obligated to avoid causing harm to patients.
- The principle is distinct from beneficence and focuses on minimizing risks.
Justice
- Ethical practice requires equitable and fair distribution of healthcare resources.
- Care should be provided without bias, ensuring all patients are treated equally.
Application of Medical Ethics
- These four pillars serve as an essential guide for resolving ethical challenges in clinical practice.
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Four Pillars of Medical Ethics
- Autonomy
- Patients have the right to make informed decisions about their care.
- Healthcare providers must supply all relevant information: benefits, risks, success chances, and alternatives.
- Patient decisions must be voluntary and made with mental capacity.
- Beneficence
- Healthcare professionals should act in the best interest of the patient.
- Focus on promoting patient well-being.
- Non-Maleficence
- Obligation to avoid causing harm to patients.
- Different from beneficence; emphasizes minimizing risks and harm.
- Justice
- Fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources.
- Care must be provided without prejudice or bias.
Importance
- These pillars guide healthcare workers in making ethical decisions during clinical dilemmas.
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