Question

Discuss the following terms as they relate to mental health care: beneficence, autonomy, justice, fidelity (nonmaleficence) and veracity.

Answer 1

Beneficence

it is defined as doing good to patients including the moral obligation.it is an important aspect in professional relationships between nurse and patient.

Autonomy

This principle aims to protect the patient's freedom to make decisions affecting her or his health and care.

Justice

It defines that there should be fairness in all medical decisions and equal distribution of resources and new treatments equally.

Fidelity (nonmaleficence)

doing no harm, The carer must be faithful and true to their professional promises and responsibilities by providing high quality, safe care in a good manner

Veracity

is defined as being truthful and telling the truth. It is the basis of the trust relationship established between a patient and a health care provider. ... Patients are expected to be truthful about their medical history, treatment, and other relevant facts.