Ethics Week 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three core components of informed consent?
A
- Genuinely voluntary
- Adequate information and time to think
- Sufficient competence/autonomy
2
Q
Is mere agreement enough to warrant what would normally be unethical actions?
A
No. This leaves potential for deception (think: blood sample from catheter in heart)
3
Q
What is the best judge principle?
A
People have unique and special access to their own interests
4
Q
What are three ways in which voluntariness can be threatened?
A
- Coercion
- Manipulation
- Domination
5
Q
Does rational persuasion threaten voluntariness?
A
No
6
Q
Can a competent decision be a bad one?
A
Yes, as long as other criteria is fulfilled
7
Q
Is consent one-off?
A
No. It is an ongoing relationship
