Ethics & Values

Question 1

What are values?

Answer 1

• beliefs and ideals that guide individuals, organisations or societies in making judgements about what is right

Question 2

What are principles?

Answer 2

Fundamental rules or guidelines -> derived from values and serve as the basis for ethical standards

Question 3

Art 2 TEU

Answer 3

• Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, respect for human rights

Question 4

Overarching values of the EU health systems

Answer 4

1. universality
2. equity
3. solidarity
4. quality