Ethics Terms Flashcards
What is Deontology?
“Is the act right or wrong in itself, irrelevant of benefits for me or others or possible consequences?”
Extra - Act towards other as you would want acted to. And act in such a way that you treat all humans as ends in themselves and not as a means to an end.
What is community ethics?
Is the act good for everyone that will be affected by the act?
Define Consequentialism ethics
Whether an act is right or wrong depending on the consequences
What are religious theories based on?
The act respecting the sanctity of human life
Virtue theory
” Am I being honest to myself and consistent with my acts?”
Professionalism and moral character matter most
What is utilitarianism?
Act always to maximise the greatest happiness of the greatest number
What are the 4 main principles of biomedical ethics according to Beauchamp and Childress?
- Respect for autonomy
- Beneficence
- Non-maleficence
- Justice
