Basic Bioethical Principles Flashcards
Man comes from ___________ for man to be _____________
nothing; something
Humans must respect the _________ of life and the world
sanctity
Martin Heidegger said
Humans are the shepherds of being in the world
This refers to the duty to preserve intact the physical component of the integrated bodily and spiritual nature of human life
Totality
This refers to each individual’s duty to preserve a view of the whole human person
Integrity
These principles dictate that the well-being of the whole person must be taken into account
Totality and Integrity
Voluntary in causa
Indirect Voluntariness
The most fundamental Major Ethical Principle
Respect for Persons
Proportionate Means
benefits the patient and is not too burdensome
Disproportionate Means
offers little to no benefit to the patient and is burdensome
4 Basic Elements of Autonomy
The autonomous person is ___________
respected
4 Basic Elements of Autonomy
The autonomous person must be able to determine __________ ________
personal goals
4 Basic Elements of Autonomy
The autonomous person has the capacity to decide on a ______ ____ ___________
plan of action
4 Basic Elements of Autonomy
The autonomous person has the freedom to act upon the _________
choices
Aristotle once said
Giving to each that which is his due