Deck 5: Ethics in the Epoch of Change

Question 1

A system that identifies patients to facial recognition has become so popular that every hospital wants to use it. This is an example of ___.

A) diffusion of innovation
B) implementation gap.
C) market justice
D) evolutionary change

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The need to protect professional autonomy and independence may lead to ethical issues concerning _____.

A) loyalty
B) respect for others.
C) hiring decisions.
D) a and b

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A health administrator uses practical wisdom and communicates with clinical staff before making decisions; he/she can increase _____.

A) theory-based decisions.
B) ethics resilience
C) fiscal responsibility.
D) staff evaluation scores

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In times of change, health administrators should prepare before making a decision. Which of the following increases the ethics base for their decisions?

A) review the mission and vision statement.
B) consult the finance department.
C) include the ethics committee.
D) a and c

Question 5

In the Case of the Virtual Counselor, Randall's response to Reagan's situation was an example of a (an) _____.

A) I-IT relationship
B) violating patient confidentiality
C) withholding credentials .
D) I-THOU relationship

Question 6

When there is rapid adoption of new techniques. It is called ____________ and can lead to issues in patient justice.

Question 7

The coefficient of diversity relates to how ____________ respond to the challenges of change in healthcare.

Question 8

In an era of change, the need to protect professional ______ can cause problems in communication.

Question 9

Rapid change creates a temptation to ignore ______ and focus on cost and survival.

Question 10

Using Aristotle's concept of practical wisdom assists in building ____________.

Question 11

____________ are resource for assisting health administrators in making decisions during times of change.

Question 12

Health administrators need patience, ______, and persistence to address ethics in an era f great change.