Ethics Flashcards
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What is ethics
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The study of what is morally right and what is morally wrong
A study of what we ought to do and how we should live
2
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What are medical ethics
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Deals with ethical issues in healthcare settings
Teaches medical students and healthcare professionals what they ought to do and the ability to explain the reasons
3
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What are the 3 levels of medical ethics
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Laws (both written and case law)
Guidelines and recommendations (GMC guidance or NHS policies)
Ethics as ability to critically and morally reason
4
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What are the 5 ethical theories
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Deontology Consequentialism / Utilitarianism Communitarianism / Community ethics Virtue ethics Religious theories
5
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What are the 4 main principles according to Beauchamp and Childress
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Respect for autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
6
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What are 6 other pricinples and values
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Dignity Respect Honour Trust Honesty Privacy / confidentiality
