Lecture 4 Flashcards
1
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why medical ethics?
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- long and strong tradition of engaging with norms beyond those of scientific integrity
- heavily influences current thinking on ethics
- big scandals occured
2
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medical science in relation to society
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- set goals by society
- scientists working autonomously for those goals
3
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technocratic vs. democratic
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technocratic = doctor to professional: knows that’s best for you, has expertise
democratic= professional who works with patients, do it together
4
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dutch medical oath
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- responsibility to follow the norms of good science
- to do the right action (autonomy/justice)
- and to bring about good science
5
Q
values
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= what a group of people condors important in life
- esthetical (beauty)
- instrumentaal (affluence)
- conflicting values difficult to fully realize (health & autonomy)
6
Q
how does values differ from
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virtues: character traits
interest: more specific & fleeding
norms: general rules of conduct
7
Q
example Henrietta lacks
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great medical breakthrough, but professional & social values were compromised
