Ethics

Question 1

What is deontology

Answer 1

• Actions performed out of duty or moral obligation

Question 2

What are the four biomedical ethical principles

Answer 2

• Non-maleficence: to not cause harm
• Beneficence: promote well being of others, benefit the patient
• Respect for autonomy: informed decisions
• Justice: fairness

Question 3

Ethical Decision Making Framework of deontology

Answer 3

Question 4

Ethical school: consequences

Answer 4

Based on two principles:
- Whether an act is right or wrong depends only on the results (ie the consequences) of that act.
- The more good consequences an act produces, the better or more right that act.
What should be done are those actions which
maximize good consequences and
minimize bad consequences for the greatest number of individuals.