ethics and law 1

Question 1

what is a right

Answer 1

a right is a tool for making claims against others

rights create, or entail, duties

rights are entitlements (not) to preform certain actions of be in certain states, or entitlements that others (not) perform certain actions or be in certain states

Question 2

3 essential components of rights claims

Answer 2

subject: the right-holder
content: what the (purported) right refers to
object: the person/body against whom the right is held

Question 3

what are the 4 categories of rights

Answer 3

• claims
• privileges
• powers
• immunities

Question 4

define claims

Answer 4

a right that asserts an entitlement to something from another party. Claims entail duties in others

e.g. I have a claim right against my employer to receive my wages

Question 5

define privileges

Answer 5

a sphere of freedom within which the subject can decide how to act (liberty). this does not entail duties on the part of anyone else, however.

e.g. I have a liberty right to decide whether or not to have long hair or short hair.

Question 6

define powers

Answer 6

the ability to alter the portfolio of claims; privileges or immunities that you or others have

Question 7

immunities

Answer 7

a sphere of freedom within which the subject can be assured that no-one can exercise powers which alter their portfolio of claims and privileges

Question 8

list 5 code of health and disability services consumers rights

Answer 8

1. the right to be treated with respect
2. the right to dignity and independence
3. the right to effective communication
4. the right to be fully informed
5. the right to make informed choice and give informed consent
6. the right to support