E - Human Rights and Global Justice

Question 1

what is trachoma

Answer 1

preventable cause of blindness

Question 2

what causes trachoma

Answer 2

fly that lays eggs on human faeces then causes scarring of the cornea –> blindness

Question 3

how is trachoma prevented

Answer 3

hand washing
closed toilets
ABx
late stage surgery

Question 4

what is utilitarianism

Answer 4

least suffering for the most people

Question 5

how do utilitarians view omissions vs actions

Answer 5

omissions are just as bad as actions as the end result is all they care about

Question 6

what is libertarianism

Answer 6

rewarded for hard work, and poor circumstances are just bad luck

Question 7

how can charity for life saving things be viewed as bad

Answer 7

undermines autonomy of the recipient as they need it to survive

Question 8

what is justice

Answer 8

value all people equally

Question 9

why is healthcare a matter for justice

Answer 9

it is needed for basic personhood

Question 10

what article of UN human rights supports the right to healthcare

Answer 10

article 12

Question 11

when was the human rights act brought into legislation in UK

Answer 11

1998

Question 12

how can be prosecuted under HRA

Answer 12

PUBLIC institutions not individuals

Question 13

is there a right to healthcare under HRA

Answer 13

not explicitly

Question 14

which 3 articles support the right to healthcare under HRA

Answer 14

2,5,8

Question 15

what is article 2 of the human rights act

Answer 15

right to life

Question 16

3 ways the right to life can be applied to healthcare

Answer 16

no obligation to give lifesaving Tx
withdrawing Tx is fine
does not extend to the foetus therefore abortion is fine

Question 17

what is article 5

Answer 17

right to liberty

Question 18

how can the right to liberty be applied to healthcare (2)

Answer 18

MHA
DoLS

Question 19

what is article 8

Answer 19

right to a private life

Question 20

how can the right to a private life be applied to healthcare (2)

Answer 20

confidentiality
can refuse life saving Tx - what you do in your own life is up to you

Question 21

is the right to a private life absolute ? why / why not

Answer 21

NO - can be breeched if necessary

Question 22

what circumstances are considered acceptable to breech the right to a private life

Answer 22

national / public safety
protection of health / morals
protection of others
prevention of crime