Ethical and Bioethical Issues in
Medicine - Chapter 11
Ethics goes way beyond common sense: it requires? - answer A critical-thinking
approach that examines important considerations such as fairness for all consumers,
the impact of the decision on society, and the future implications of the decision.
Hippocrates wrote a statement of principles for medical students to follow that is
important in medicine today called? - answer The Hippocratic Oath.
The Hippocratic Oath reminds students? - answer The importance of their profession,
the need to teach others, and the obligation to never knowingly harm a patient or
divulge a confidence.
A physician who is accused of unethical behavior or conduct in violation of ethical
standards can be issued a _____
or _______ by the _______? - answer warning, censure, AMA.
The _______ may recommend the _______ or _______ of a physician from
membership in the medical association? - answerAMA, expulsion, suspension
Define alleges? - answerSomeone declares without proof.
Define revocation? - answerTaking away.
What gained prominence in post WWII trials at Nuremberg, Germany? - answerHuman
experimentation.
What does the Nuremberg Code remind us? - answerBasic ethical principles must be
followed when conducting medical research, or any research involving human beings.
Who has taken a leadership role in setting standards for the ethical behavior of
physicians in the United States? - answerThe AMA.
What is the AMA principles of medical ethics? - answerHuman dignity, honesty,
responsibility to society, confidentiality, the need for continued study, patient autonomy,
a responsibility of the physician to improve the community, a responsibility to the
patient, and access to medical care.
Who interpret the Principles of Medical Ethics? - answerThe Council on Ethical and
Judicial Affairs of the AMA.
Medicine - Chapter 11
Ethics goes way beyond common sense: it requires? - answer A critical-thinking
approach that examines important considerations such as fairness for all consumers,
the impact of the decision on society, and the future implications of the decision.
Hippocrates wrote a statement of principles for medical students to follow that is
important in medicine today called? - answer The Hippocratic Oath.
The Hippocratic Oath reminds students? - answer The importance of their profession,
the need to teach others, and the obligation to never knowingly harm a patient or
divulge a confidence.
A physician who is accused of unethical behavior or conduct in violation of ethical
standards can be issued a _____
or _______ by the _______? - answer warning, censure, AMA.
The _______ may recommend the _______ or _______ of a physician from
membership in the medical association? - answerAMA, expulsion, suspension
Define alleges? - answerSomeone declares without proof.
Define revocation? - answerTaking away.
What gained prominence in post WWII trials at Nuremberg, Germany? - answerHuman
experimentation.
What does the Nuremberg Code remind us? - answerBasic ethical principles must be
followed when conducting medical research, or any research involving human beings.
Who has taken a leadership role in setting standards for the ethical behavior of
physicians in the United States? - answerThe AMA.
What is the AMA principles of medical ethics? - answerHuman dignity, honesty,
responsibility to society, confidentiality, the need for continued study, patient autonomy,
a responsibility of the physician to improve the community, a responsibility to the
patient, and access to medical care.
Who interpret the Principles of Medical Ethics? - answerThe Council on Ethical and
Judicial Affairs of the AMA.
