ECFMG Professionalism & Ethics

Question 1

What is the principle of beneficence in medical ethics?

Accepted Answer

Acting in the patient's best interest

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Doing no harm.

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Respecting patient autonomy.

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Maintaining confidentiality.

Question 2

What does patient confidentiality entail?

Accepted Answer

Protecting patient information

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Sharing information with family freely.

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Disclosing patient data to employers.

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Posting patient info online.

Question 3

What is informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary agreement after full disclosure

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Making decisions for the patient.

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Forcing treatment.

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Ignoring patient preferences.

Question 4

Which ethical principle emphasizes respecting a patient's right to make decisions?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Beneficence.

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Justice.

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Nonmaleficence.

Question 5

What is nonmaleficence?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding harm

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Doing good.

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Respecting privacy.

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Ensuring justice.

Question 6

What does the principle of justice require in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Treating all patients fairly

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Favoring some patients.

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Ignoring needs.

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Providing unequal care.

Question 7

How should conflicts of interest be managed?

Accepted Answer

Disclosing and avoiding

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Ignoring them.

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Concealing them.

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Favoring personal gain.

Question 8

What is professional responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Being accountable

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Ignoring standards.

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Delegating all tasks.

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Avoiding training.

Question 9

What is the main goal of ethical medical practice?

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Ensuring moral and respectful care

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Maximizing profits.

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Avoiding responsibility.

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Minimizing patient involvement.