Legal tenets: patient rights, standard of care, duty of care, informed consent, and confidentiality. Principles of ethics: self-determination, beneficence, nonmaleficence, fairness, and honesty.
Legal tenets: patient rights, standard of care, duty of care, informed consent, and confidentiality.
Principles of ethics: self-determination, beneficence, nonmaleficence, fairness, and honesty.
In order to protect patients' rights, respect professional standards, and promote their well-being, the provision of health services is regulated by a number of legal and ethical principles.
The following legal precepts apply to healthcare:
Before beginning any medical surgery or treatment, healthcare providers are required to get patients' informed consent, which guarantees that the patients are aware of all potential risks and benefits.
Confidentiality: Health professionals are legally obligated to protect patient confidentiality, keeping medical information private and disclosing it only when authorized or required by law.
Standard of Care: Healthcare providers must adhere to the standard of care, providing services consistent with accepted professional standards to ensure quality and safety.
Duty of Care: Healthcare professionals have a legal duty to act in the best interests of their patients, providing competent and compassionate care.
Ethical principles in healthcare include: Autonomy: Respecting the autonomy of patients by involving them in decision-making regarding their care and treatment.
Question
Which moral and legal guidelines apply when providing healthcare services?