HCA 100 PP 5+6 STUDY GUIDE
Ethics - Answer -concerned with what you should or should not do
legislation - Answer --legislation tells members of society what they can or cannot do
(set of rules)
-makes sure all clients receive safe and skillful care
-protects clients privacy and rights
Rights - Answer -a person is justly entitled to and have rights to
Moral Rights - Answer -based on a sense of fairness and ethics
Legal Rights - Answer -rules and principles outlined in the law and enforced by society
Human rights acts - Answer -provincial and territorial legislation that is based on the
canadian human rights act
-it prevents discrimination
-promote and advance human rights
World Health Organization (WHO) - Answer --provides many essential resources to
help ensure global access to health care
-offers a range of providing guidance on clinical care, establishing standards for medical
procedures, supply laboratories w tools and materials they need, etc.
WHO also promotes: - Answer --human capital across the life course
-noncommunicable disease prevention
-mental health promotion
-elimination and eradication of high-impact communicable diseases
laws - Answer -- there are different health care laws across the country
-laws address the rights and freedoms of people receiving health care services
-due to constant revisions in HC legislation, always be aware/updated of the current
acts that govern you territory/province
-all live-in facilities must abide by rules, if not this could result in removal of their license
Bill of Rights - Answer --Right to be treated w dignity and respect
-Right to privacy and confidentiality
-Right to give or withhold informed consent
-Right to autonomy
dignity and respect - Answer --DIIPPS
-respecting the person's dignity and independence
Ethics - Answer -concerned with what you should or should not do
legislation - Answer --legislation tells members of society what they can or cannot do
(set of rules)
-makes sure all clients receive safe and skillful care
-protects clients privacy and rights
Rights - Answer -a person is justly entitled to and have rights to
Moral Rights - Answer -based on a sense of fairness and ethics
Legal Rights - Answer -rules and principles outlined in the law and enforced by society
Human rights acts - Answer -provincial and territorial legislation that is based on the
canadian human rights act
-it prevents discrimination
-promote and advance human rights
World Health Organization (WHO) - Answer --provides many essential resources to
help ensure global access to health care
-offers a range of providing guidance on clinical care, establishing standards for medical
procedures, supply laboratories w tools and materials they need, etc.
WHO also promotes: - Answer --human capital across the life course
-noncommunicable disease prevention
-mental health promotion
-elimination and eradication of high-impact communicable diseases
laws - Answer -- there are different health care laws across the country
-laws address the rights and freedoms of people receiving health care services
-due to constant revisions in HC legislation, always be aware/updated of the current
acts that govern you territory/province
-all live-in facilities must abide by rules, if not this could result in removal of their license
Bill of Rights - Answer --Right to be treated w dignity and respect
-Right to privacy and confidentiality
-Right to give or withhold informed consent
-Right to autonomy
dignity and respect - Answer --DIIPPS
-respecting the person's dignity and independence
