Ethics in Medical Practice 1 & 2

Question 1

empty principalism is not ethics, it is [….].

Doesnt involve reflection, deliberation, or rational justifications of decisions made

Answer 1

pseudoethics

Question 2

what are the 5 principles of medical ethics?

Answer 2

autonomy - individuals should have the ability to make decisions concerning their own life, free from external coercion and from manipulation of their beliefs and preferences.

benficience - produce a benefit

nonmalificience - unavoidable harms should be proportionate and justifiable

justice - two axioms: “treat like cases alike” and “justice is impartial”

respect for human diginity - each human being is of equal moral worth. ex. helping a patient pursue a life worth living, also not insulting patients behind their back or ignoring them maliciously.