Introduction to Ethics and Law

Question 1

What is the definition of ethics?

Answer 1

Body of MORAL principles or VALUES governing or distinctive of a particular CULTURE or GROUP

Question 2

What comprises ethics?

Answer 2

Principles
Values
Honesty
Standards

Question 3

What is consequentialism?

Answer 3

The moral worth of an action is determined by its outcome

Question 4

What two traditions help define ethical principles?

Answer 4

DEONTOLOGY: Duties, right and wrong actions (absolute values)
UTILITARIANISM:
Benefits and harms to individuals but also society as a whole - consequences

Question 5

What are the four principles?

Answer 5

Autonomy
Non- Malfeasance
Beneficence
Justice

Question 6

What is the duty of candour?

Answer 6

Must apologise to the patient and offer an appropriate remedy or support to put matters right (if possible) and explain fully the short and long term effects of what has happened