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Chapter 23 Edelman
Sonographers in the Clinical Setting
Question | Answer |
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Respect for Autonomy | The patient has the capacity to act intentionally, with understanding, and with free will. This principle is the basis of informed consent. |
Nonmaleficence | Avoiding needless harm or injury to a patient |
Beneficence | The actions of a health care provider to benefit a patient |
Justice | Fairness or equality in treating patients regardless of age, gender, educational background, etc |
Informed consent | The process by which patients are educated about the essentials of a medical procedure in order to make an informed |