Lesson 9 of 12 4 min video · 4 exercises

Ethical dilemma stations

The four pillars, naming the tension, common ethical moves and scenarios, and taking a position with humility.

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Key takeaways

  • Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice
  • Name the tension between principles
  • Never assume; talk privately first; give a chance to grow
  • Escalate in proportion; safety first when someone could be harmed

Practice

Lock in the lesson before you move on.

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Which pillar is each concern mainly about?

A patient's right to refuse a treatment you'd recommend
Holding back an intervention that might do more harm than good
Recommending the option most likely to help them
Deciding fairly who gets a scarce resource