ethics Flashcards

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applied ethics

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The application of ethical theories to real- life moral problems and contexts

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Benificence

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An ethical concept that seeks to maximise benefits when taking a particular position or course of action.

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Bioethical approach

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A decision-making framework that helps guide ethical behaviour.

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Bioethical issue

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An ethical dilemma pertaining to biology that typically involves a decision- making process between two or more choices or options for action.

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Bioethics

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The study of ethics related to issues that arise in biology and medicine.

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Consequences-based approach

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An approach to bioethics that aims to maximise positive outcomes while minimising negative outcomes.

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Duty/rule-based approach

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An approach to bioethics that promotes the responsibility of the agent above all else, and places importance on the duty of each individual.

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Ethics

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A field of knowledge that helps individuals exercise moral judgment and determine what is right and wrong.

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Integrity

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An ethical concept that encourages a full commitment to knowledge and understanding as well as the honest reporting of all sources of information and results.

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Justice

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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.

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Non-malificence

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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.

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Respect

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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.

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Virtues-based approach

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An approach to bioethics that emphasises the individual goodness of the agent, and promotes acting in accordance with the values of a ‘moral’ person, such as honesty and compassion.

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