Ethics

Question 1

What are the five ethical theories?

Answer 1

Deontology
Utiltiarianism
Communitarianism
Virtue ethics
Religious ethics

Question 2

What are the 5 values of deontology?

Answer 2

Rationality 
Free will
Autonomy
Duty
Dignity

Question 3

What are the basic principles of Utilitarianism?

Answer 3

Determining whether something is right or wrong depends on the consequences
You should act to maximise the happiness of the greatest number of people

Question 4

What is the general principle of communitarianism?

Answer 4

You should consider the interests of all patients involved in the decision/act

Question 5

What is the key question in virtue ethics?

Answer 5

Am I being honest and consistent in my acts?

Question 6

How does religious ethics change the way you practise?

Answer 6

You should respect that some religions have been given rights and wrongs by god and these should be respected

Question 7

What are the four main principle of biomedical ethics?

Answer 7

Respect for autonomy
Beneficence
Non-Maleficence
Justice

Question 8

What is autonomy?

Answer 8

The ability of a person to made and independant decision with their own free will

Question 9

What is beneficence?

Answer 9

Balancing the benefits of treatment against risks and costs. Acting for the good of others

Question 10

What is non-maleficence?

Answer 10

Avoiding causing harm

Question 11

What is justice?

Answer 11

The fair distribution of benefits, risks and costs, fair resource allocation and social justics