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The document outlines several key principles of medical ethics: - The doctor-patient relationship is based on mutual trust. However, doctors also have responsibilities to society. - Ethics are standards of good conduct that benefit individuals and society. Medical ethics refers to the moral values and standards that guide medical practice and the relationship between doctors and patients. - Key principles of medical ethics include: non-maleficence (do no harm), beneficence (provide benefit), autonomy (respect patient self-determination), social justice, confidentiality, and veracity (truth-telling). - Upholding these principles is important to maintain trust in the medical profession, while breaches such as misconduct or malpractice

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Ethics Principles

The document outlines several key principles of medical ethics: - The doctor-patient relationship is based on mutual trust. However, doctors also have responsibilities to society. - Ethics are standards of good conduct that benefit individuals and society. Medical ethics refers to the moral values and standards that guide medical practice and the relationship between doctors and patients. - Key principles of medical ethics include: non-maleficence (do no harm), beneficence (provide benefit), autonomy (respect patient self-determination), social justice, confidentiality, and veracity (truth-telling). - Upholding these principles is important to maintain trust in the medical profession, while breaches such as misconduct or malpractice

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Ethics Principles

INTRODUCTION
The relation between doctor and patient is considered
fiduciary in nature and based on mutual trust which forms the
foundation of medical ethics.
However the honors and ideals of medical profession
imply responsibilities of physician extends beyond the
individual to society.
Public at large expects doctors to not only have high
standard of medical ability and skill but also high ethical
behaviors.
ETHICS DEFINED
The word ethics is derived from the Greek word ethos,
which means "character,“.
The most important element in ethical behavior is
knowledge that actions are accomplished for the betterment
of the common good of individual and society.
To put it formally ethics is the branch of philosophy that
defines what is good for the individual and for society and
establishes the nature of obligations, or duties, that people
owe themselves and one another.
Ethics are standards of conduct (or social norms) that
prescribe behavior
Professional Ethics

Professional Ethics are the civil code of behaviors


considered correct by member of the profession for the good
of both the stakeholders and the profession.
Medical Ethics
Medical ethics refers to the system of values common to
medical profession and application of these values to practice
of medicine. It is the standard of behavior by which physician
evaluate their relationship with their patients , colleagues and
society.
Medical Ethics
• Set of moral principles, beliefs,
and values that guide us in making
choices about medical care
PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL ETHICS
Principles involved in Medical ethics:
Non maleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Social Responsibility and Justice
Confidentiality
Veracity
Non maleficence
Non-maleficence means to “do no harm” – Refrain(stop)
from providing ineffective treatments or acting with malice
toward patients.  However many beneficial therapies also
have serious risks.  The pertinent ethical issue is whether the
benefits outweigh the burdens.
Beneficence
Beneficence is action that is done for the benefit of others.
Physicians are expected to stop from causing harm, but they
have an obligation to help their patients. The goal is to
promote the welfare of patients. The skills and knowledge
enable the physician to assist others.
Beneficence can also include protecting and defending the
rights of others, rescuing persons who are in danger and
helping individuals with disabilities.
Autonomy
The principle of autonomy recognizes the rights of individuals to
self-determination. Autonomy has become more important as social
values have shifted to define medical quality in terms of outcomes
that are important to the patient rather than medical professionals.
Respect for autonomy is the basis for informed consent and
advance directives.
Persons with a psychiatric condition such as delirium or clinical
depression may not have the capacity to make decisions. Their refusal
to treatment may not be followed.
Persons who lack mental capacity are generally treated according
to their best interests. On the other hand, persons who have the
mental capacity to make decisions have the right to refuse treatment.
Social Responsibility and Justice
Responsibilities of medical profession extend beyond the
individual to society at large. These include protecting and
defending the rights of others and rescuing persons who are in
danger due to others medical conditions.
Physician play a role in the social justice system as well.
Performance of this role may impinge on other ethical
principles but is required in larger social interest.
Confidentiality
In in medical ethics the principle of confidentiality is that
the information a patient reveals to a health care provider is
private and has limits on how and when it can be disclosed to
a third party.
Veracity
The principle of veracity refers to telling the truth. Violation
of this ethical principle results in a loss of credibility and
respect from other professionals and patients alike.
Medical personnel hold a position of trust in the community
and their veracity promotes accountability and overall
professionalism.
BREACH OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Breach of ethics are:
Misconduct
Malpractice
Professional Misconduct
Professional misconduct is behavior by a professional that
implies an intentional compromise of ethical standards.
Malpractice
Malpractice is the breach by a member of a profession of
either a standard of care or a standard of conduct. It refers to
negligence or misconduct by a professional person, such as a
lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or an accountant.
The failure to meet a standard of care or standard of conduct
that is recognized by a profession reaches the level of malpractice
when a client or patient is injured or damaged because of error.
CONCLUSION
Medical Ethics is a currently debated topic.
Lack of moral standards in health care set up is widely
proclaimed. Society is no more tolerant to erring doctors.
Regulatory bodies are striving to institute acceptable
standard of ethical behaviors by doctors, nurses and
paramedical personnel.
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