The Ethical Standard of Doing No Harm in Medical Work

question 112

Multiple Choice

 The ethical standard of doing no harm in medical work originated with the writings of

• A) Galen.
• B) Hippocrates.
• C) Descartes.
• D) the U.S. Common Rule standards for protecting research participants.

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Definitions:

Attainable Standard

A performance measure based on achievable levels of efficiency and effectiveness under current conditions.

Perfection Standard

An idealistic benchmark for performance or quality that may be impossible to achieve but serves as a high goal.

Operating Standard

A benchmark or set of guidelines used to ensure products or services meet a certain level of quality or efficiency in their production or delivery.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased, indicating cost management efficiency.