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USMLE 3 - Ethics
Question made from First Aid for USMLE step 3
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Medical
Professional
08/21/2009

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Term
What is paternalism?
Definition
The providing for of ptsÕ needs without their input
Term
What is beneficence?
Definition
The intention of treating for good outcomes
Term
What is nonmaleficence?
Definition
The intention of treating without bringing about harm
Term
Under what conditions are minors considered emancipated?
Definition
Financially independent
married
raising children
independent living
service in armed forces
they request contraception or tx for STDs
they request tx for a psychiatric illness
Term
How are the words ÒcompetencyÓ and ÒcapacityÓ used differently in medicine?
Definition
Competency: used by courts
Capacity: clinical assessment
Term
The person whoÕs been given the Durable Power of Attorney has what title?
Definition
Surrogate or Proxy
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