Med law and ethics Flashcards
1
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Where do ethical principles come from - what are the 2 traditions? names
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Duties: “right” & “wrong”; actions by individuals or groups - ‘absolute values’ - DETONOLOGY
Considering the benefits and harms to individual and society; looking at the consequences not just to the individual.
2
Q
What comprises ethics?
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Principles
Values
Honesty
Standards
3
Q
What is meant by morality?
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Our attitudes, behaviours and relations to one another
4
Q
What is Consequentialism?
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The moral worth of an action is determined by its outcome
5
Q
Ethics and Clinical Decisions
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Duties
Four Principles
6
Q
What are the 4 principles
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Respect for Autonomy
Non-malfeasance
Beneficence
Justice
7
Q
particular relevant ethically (5)
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Non-judgmental approach Not imposing personal views & respecting patients’ views Confidentiality Not exceeding your competency Fitness to practise
