Ethical Flashcards
Deontology
Moral choices made following certain rules, regardless of situation
Utilitarianism
“Greatest good for the greater number” lesser of two evils
Virtue theory
Concerned with how we should be. Often patients become object through which to express virtue
3 R’s
Reduce refine replace, 1959
Framework for ethical matrix
Identify courses possible for action Establish interests of affected parties Identify ethical issues involved Establish legal position of dilemma Choose course of action Minimise impact of decision
Guiding principles of ethical matrix, well being choice and fairness
Well being: non-malefience- animal suffering may be necessary, beneficence- promoting good after non-maleficience
Choice: autonomy- right of individual to be self governing
Fairness: justice- treat all animals and people the same
Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act
1986 ONLY NECESSARY SUFFERING TO ANIMALS given by act
Specific: place, person, animal, act
Licensing rules
No person shall apply a regulated procedure unless they
a) hold a PERSONAL licence
b) programme of work specified in a PROJECT
licence
c) the PLACE where the procedure is carried out is specified in both personal
licence and the project licence