Unit 2 (Beneficence and Caring)

the part of philosophy which deals with systematic approaches to questions of morality and provides us with a framework to use in order to make decisions:

to take action or perform an act that will be beneficial:

to take no action because harm could result:

An act or action should be performed only if the intention is to
bring about the good effect and only if the bad effect is unintended or an indirect consequence:

refresh: who is credited with the utilitarian theory and what is it?

list the four conditions of the double effect:

refresh: the seven biomedical principles are:

1. goal of nonmaleficence vs. goal of beneficence:
2. how nonmaleficence is achieved vs. how beneficence is achieved:
3. importance of nonmaleficence vs. importance of beneficence:

most decisions concerning medical indications involving beneficence and maleficence fall into whose hands?

the principle of fairness:

the state of independent self-government:

in this principle of granted informed consent, the physician should do what is medically indicated such that, from a medical point of view, more good than evil will result:

commands that the surrogate choose what the patient would have chosen when competent and after having considered all available relevant information and the interests of the relevant others:

what principle is followed for a mentally competent patient and what principle is followed for a mentally incompetent patient?

Verbal and written agreements that help provide for patient autonomy:

what is the imaging professional's role as compared to the patient's role?

The degree of skill or care practiced by a reasonable professional practicing in the same field:

In our profession, what is our most basic legal parameter?

list the three parts of the Standard of Care:

Where is the Scope of Practice for a technologist to be found?

Provides standards for accreditation for educational programs in radiologic sciences:

When, where, and by whom was the CARE bill first introduced?

Give the original name of the CARE bill, when it changed to its current name, and the full current name:

What regulates the field of Mammography, when was it established, and who accredits Mammography programs?

an unintentional tort resulting from actions not intended to do harm:

The degree of care a reasonable person, in a similar situation would use; determined by the applicable standard of care, by statute, or by previous judicial decisions called precedents:

A breach of the health care provider’s duty to follow the applicable standard of care that results in harm to the patient:

How is the Standard of Care usually established in court?

a legal doctrine that states that an employer will be held accountable for an employee's negligent act:

the destruction or tampering with a legal document, such as medical records:

A legal concept invoked in situations in which a particular injury could not have occurred in the absence of negligence:

A legal concept in which a thing or matter is settled by justice:

A legal concept in which a matter settles by a precedent:

the most important element in preventing and minimizing adverse consequences and/or malpractice suits:

Name an item that does NOT go into the medical record:

What three things mandate the requirements of the technologist to obtain pertinent information/ patient history to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient?

be familiar with ten documentation basics:

who should be involved in creating a Patient Data Sheet or computerized form?

be familiar with eight items to be included on a Patient Data Sheet:

Every page of a patient’s record should be clearly labeled with (2):

A valuable risk management tool that is required on occurrences that have resulted or may result in hospital liability or patient dissatisfaction:

give examples of when to fill out an incident report (7):

Be familiar with 14 items that should always be included on a Contrast Material and Radiopharmaceutical Data Sheet:

where should reactions to contrast material be documented?

if hand delivering a document (especially to ER, intensive care, or OR), what should you make a record of (4)?

Establishes policies and procedures regarding radiation exposure based on the ALARA principle:

List six Quality Control and Assurance programs that help prevent patients from receiving unnecessary radiation:

What is the greatest risk in radiation protection?

list eight comprehensive safety programs:

A function of the whole person in which concern for the growth and well-being of another is expressed in an integrated application of the mind, body, and spirit that seeks to maximize positive outcomes:

Name seven expressions of caring:

Compassion arising from an awareness of common bonds of humanity and common expression, fates, and feelings:

The ability to recognize and to some extent share the emotions and state of mind of another and to understand the meaning and significance of that person’s behavior:

A symbolic interaction: when one person says something to another and that person responds:

list five elements of communication in imaging:

list obstacles to caring (7):

list obstacles to communication:

The application of the knowledge of a discipline, including its science, theory, practice, and art:

The interaction of compassion, knowledge, and the experiences and emotions of the whole person gives rise to:

_________________ is the basic element and has to be practiced before professional care can be obtained.

Professional expertise unaccompanied by ______________ is not enough to serve all the needs of the patient.

A __________________________ is produced if the emphasis is on skill at the expense of caring and empathy.

name some universal feelings we discussed:

is an important key to improving communication between the imaging professional and the patient:

Clear _________________  is a key element in the prevention of patient dissatisfaction and malpractice claims.

the ability to read, understand, and act on health care information to make effective health care decisions and follow instructions for treatment:

list factors affecting health literacy:

one out of five American adults reads at this level:

the average American reads at this level:

health care materials are written at this level:

__________________ measures English literacy of American adults.

list the four levels that individuals are scored on by the NAAL:

Identified health literacy and self-management as a priority area for national action in transforming health care:

list the six steps to improve interpersonal communication with patients:

give examples of Clinician-Patient Communication Problems Involved in Malpractice Lawsuits:

Studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicate that it is not necessarily the medical error itself that causes patients and families to sue, but:

_________ states have passed legislation givingva physician the right to provide a _________________________ to patients at the time of an adverse outcome without threat of ______________.