limits of autonomy

Question 1

beneficence

Answer 1

Definition: The ethical principle of doing good and acting in ways that benefit others.
Application: Healthcare providers offering treatment to improve a patient’s well-being.
Keywords: “Do good,” “promote well-being,” “help others.”

Question 2

non malfeasance

Answer 2

Definition: The principle of not causing harm to others; “do no harm.”
Application: Avoiding treatments that could harm a patient.
Keywords: “Do no harm,” “avoid harm,” “prevent injury.”

Question 3

justice

Answer 3

Definition: The principle of fairness and distributing benefits, risks, and resources equally.
Application: Ensuring all patients have equal access to medical care.
Keywords: “Fairness,” “equal treatment,” “equity,” “rights.”

Question 4

harm principle

Answer 4

Definition: The idea that individual autonomy can be limited to prevent harm to others.
Application: Laws requiring vaccinations to protect public health.
Keywords: “Prevent harm,” “public safety,” “limit autonomy.”

Question 5

common good

Answer 5

Definition: The idea that certain actions benefit society as a whole, not just individuals.
Application: Public health policies like clean water initiatives or mask mandates.
Keywords: “Society’s benefit,” “collective good,” “shared interests.”

Question 6

justifiable paternalism

Answer 6

Definition: Limiting a person’s autonomy for their own benefit or protection, justified by concern for their well-being.
Application: Seatbelt laws or restricting harmful substances.
Keywords: “Protect from harm,” “best interest,” “limited freedom,” “intervention for safety.”