Question

Rajya just found out she is pregnant. At her first prenatal visit, she tells Dr. Joyce that she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and is currently taking medication to stabilize her emotions. Rajya and Dr. Joyce discuss the risks and benefits of Rajya continuing to take her medication while pregnant. What potential conflict of clinical ethics is MOST likely happening in this scenario?

(1 point)
Responses

autonomy vs. justice

autonomy vs. justice

beneficence vs. non-maleficence

beneficence vs. non-maleficence

non-maleficence vs. autonomy

non-maleficence vs. autonomy

justice vs. beneficence

Ethan knows that his doctor lives two blocks away, so whenever he has a question or is not feeling well, he walks to his doctor’s house and knocks on the door. Which ethical principle is Ethan MOST likely abusing by doing this?

(1 point)
Responses

boundaries

boundaries

confidentiality

confidentiality

non-malfeasance

non-malfeasance

fairness

Kiara is writing a research paper explaining the difference between law and ethics when it comes to medical practice. Which example could Kiara MOST likely use to illustrate a situation involving ethics?

(1 point)
Responses

A patient asks a pharmacist if she can buy some prescription anxiety medication without a prescription.

A patient asks a pharmacist if she can buy some prescription anxiety medication without a prescription.

A patient who does not have insurance asks to use her mother’s health insurance to pay for her treatment.

A patient who does not have insurance asks to use her mother’s health insurance to pay for her treatment.

A patient asks the doctor not to enter her positive HIV results into her medical record.

A patient asks the doctor not to enter her positive HIV results into her medical record.

A patient who is dying of cancer asks his nurse for pain pills before it is time for his usual dose.

Maddie asks her doctor what he thinks about Maddie sending her DNA to a genealogy company for analysis. How is Maddie’s doctor LIKELY to respond?

(1 point)
Responses

“Let us test your DNA so we can get paid instead of the company.”

“Let us test your DNA so we can get paid instead of the company.”

“Sure, it can only help you learn more about yourself, right?”

“Sure, it can only help you learn more about yourself, right?”

“I cannot tell you what to do, but use caution and understand how your results might be used.”/p>

“I cannot tell you what to do, but use caution and understand how your results might be used.”/p>

“No, those companies are illegal and cannot process DNA without a medical license.”

What is the BEST definition of conscientious refusal?

(1 point)
Responses

A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that violates their personal beliefs.

A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that violates their personal beliefs.

A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that will break the law.

A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that will break the law.

A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that they are not fond of doing.

A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that they are not fond of doing.

A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that is against their patient’s wishes.

A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that is against their patient’s wishes.

Answer 1

1) beneficence vs. non-maleficence

2) boundaries

3) A patient asks the doctor not to enter her positive HIV results into her medical record.

4) “I cannot tell you what to do, but use caution and understand how your results might be used.”

5) A healthcare professional may refuse to do something that violates their personal beliefs.