02. Bioethics

Question 1

Describe the viewpoint of a consequences based approach to bioethics.

Answer 1

Maximise the positive outcomes and minimise the negative effects.

Question 2

Describe the viewpoint of a duty based approach.

Answer 2

People have a duty to act in a particular way (e.g. duty of care) regardless of the consequences that may be produced.

Question 3

Describe the viewpoint of a virtues based approach.

Answer 3

Consideration is given to the virtue or moral character of the person carrying out the action. This approach believes that the person will chose to do the right thing based off their good caring character.

Question 4

Describe the ethical concept of integrity.

Answer 4

Honest reporting of all sources of information and communication of results, whether favourable or unfavourable.

Question 5

Describe the ethical concept of justice

Answer 5

fair consideration of competing claims and that there is no unfair burden on a particular group from an action
fair distribution and access to the benefits of an action.

Question 6

Describe the ethical concept of beneficence.

Answer 6

the commitment to maximising benefits and minimising the risks and harms involved in taking a particular position or course of action.

Question 7

Describe the ethical concepts of non-maleficence

Answer 7

involves avoiding the causations of harm.
harm resulting from any position or course of action should not be disproportionate to the benefits from any position or course of action.

Question 8

Describe the ethical concept of respect

Answer 8

Consideration of the intrinsic value of all living things
Capacity of living things to make their own decisions and give informed consent.