Patient Centered Care Ethics

Which document is used to assess a patient's ability to make decisions?

• Ethical Decision-Making Framework

• Capacity Assessment

• Informed Consent to Treatment

• Power of Attorney for Personal Care

Which document is necessary for authorizing someone to make personal care decisions on behalf of a patient?

• Informed Consent to Treatment

• Power of Attorney for Personal Care

• Capacity Assessment

• Ethical Decision-Making Framework

What is the purpose of the Ethical Decision-Making Framework document?

• To provide a brochure about clinical ethics

• To guide decision-making in ethical dilemmas

• To assess a patient's decision-making capacity

• To plan future healthcare preferences

What ethical framework does St. Michael’s Hospital Centre for Clinical Ethics follow?

• YODA

• ABCD

• ETHIC

What is a professional code of ethics?

• A set of rules for personal behavior

• A societal code that governs the conduct of a subset of the population who engage in a particular set of tasks not commonly engaged in by the wider public

• A guideline for public speaking

• A law for all citizens

What is one of the functions of a professional code of ethics?

• Provides financial advice to professionals

• Offers legal representation to clients

• Guidance to individual professionals

• Manages personal relationships

Which of the following is NOT a function of a professional code of ethics?

• Guidance to ethics committees

• Informs clients of what to expect from professionals

• Provides marketing strategies

• Informs other professionals of what to expect from their peers

How often does unintended harm occur in a Canadian hospital or home care setting?

• Every 1 minute and 18 seconds

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 30 seconds

How frequently does someone die due to unintended harm in Canada?

• Every 13 minutes and 14 seconds

• Every 20 minutes

• Every 30 minutes

• Every 5 minutes

What is the third leading cause of death in Canada according to the document?

• Patient safety incidents

• Heart disease

• Cancer

• Stroke