Across
- 3. - The act of giving permission for a medical procedure after being fully informed of the risks and benefits.
- 6. -The right of individuals to make their own decisions regarding their health and medical treatment.
- 8. - The ethical duty to tell patients the truth about their medical condition.
- 10. -The ethical duty to keep patient information private.
- 12. - The idea that all individuals have inherent value and should be treated with respect.
- 14. -The ethical principle that healthcare professionals should act in the best interest of their patients.
- 16. - Medical care that focuses on relieving pain and suffering in patients with serious illnesses.
- 17. - An ethical theory that focuses on the character traits that lead to moral behaviour.
- 18. - The process of giving permission for medical procedures, such as surgery or research.
- 19. - The ethical principle of fairness and equity in healthcare.
- 20. - The ethical principle that healthcare professionals should not harm their patients.
Down
- 1. - Medical interventions used to assist with human reproduction, such as IVF or surrogacy.
- 2. -The ethical decision to stop or withhold medical treatment in certain circumstances, such as when it is futile.
- 4. - An ethical theory that actions should be taken to maximise overall happiness or well-being.
- 5. - A reproductive technology in which a woman carries a pregnancy for another person or couple.
- 7. - The act of donating organs or tissues for transplantation.
- 9. - The act of painlessly ending a patient's life to relieve suffering.
- 11. - The provision of medical treatment to sustain a patient's life, often in intensive care units.
- 13. - A measure of an individual's well-being and satisfaction with their life.
- 15. - The study of the inheritance of characteristics.