Bio ethics Flashcards
INTEGRITY
an ethical concept that ecourages a full commitment to knowledge and understanding as well as the honest reporting of all sources of information and results
JUSTICE
an ethical concept that encourages fair
consideration of competing claims, and ensures that there
is no unfair burden on a particular group from an action
RESPECT
an ethical concept that encourages the
acknowledgment of the intrinsic value of living things,
and considers the welfare, beliefs, customs, and cultural
heritage of both the individual and the collective
BENEFICIENCE
an ethical concept that seeks to maximise
benefits when taking a particular position or course of action
NON-MALEFICENCE
an ethical concept that discourages
causing harm – or when harm is unavoidable, ensuring that
the harm is not disproportionate to the benefits from any
position or course of action