Glossary of Key Terms

• Autonomy: The right of a patient to make their own healthcare decisions.

• Beneficence: The ethical principle of doing good and acting in a patient's best interest.

• Confidentiality: The obligation to keep patient information private and not share it with unauthorised individuals.

• Informed Consent: The process of obtaining a patient's permission for a medical procedure after fully informing them about the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

• Justice: The fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources and treatment.

• Nonmaleficence: The ethical principle of avoiding harm to patients.

• Patient Rights: The fundamental rights of patients to receive safe, effective, and respectful care.

• Privacy: The right of a patient to control access to their personal health information.

• Professional Competence: The ability of a healthcare professional to perform their duties effectively and safely.

• Veracity: The ethical principle of telling the truth and being honest with patients.