Class #1: INtro

Question 1

Ethics definition?

Answer 1

Durand: Focus is a good life, focus on outcomes. Open system, flexible, reflections and analysis of values. Grey zones.
Guy Bourgeault: All that escape from codes

Question 2

Morality?

Answer 2

de Villers: Rules of conduct that are primarily focused on doing good and avoiding harm.
Durand: Rules and norms that direct our actions, closed system, applies to concrete situations

Question 3

Belmont report comes from?

Answer 3

Tuskegee experiments on black and syphilis

Question 4

Origin of bioehtics? Then

Answer 4

Belmont report and its 3 fundamental ethical principles:
Autonomy (informed consent), Benefiscience/nonmalefiscience
Justice

Bioethics lead to research, clinical (core of this class) and health care ethics.

Question 5

Clinical ethics definitions??
Durand
Roy
Cadoré

Answer 5

Durand: Focus immediate and short interventions, does not consider public opinion (not about impact on society)
Roy: Focus on decisions and dilemmas faced at bedside
Cadoré: Mostly about outcomes, promotion of pt autonomy

Question 6

Ethical fitness?

Answer 6

Actions that benefit others