Medical Ethics

Question 1

What are the principles of the Hippocratic Oath ?

Answer 1

• Work to benefit the patient.
• Abstain from whatever is mischievous.
• Will not harm.

Question 2

What are the principles of the decelration of Geneva ?

Answer 2

• Pledge to dedicate my life to the service of humanity.
• The health and well-being of the patient comes first.
• Respect the autonomy of the patient.
• Respect human life.
• Be honest and noble.
• Share my medical knowledge for the benefit of the patient.

Question 3

What are
Beauchamp and Childress (2013) principles of biomedical ethics

Answer 3

Autonomy – The right to self-govern.

Beneficence - Beneficence is defined as an act of charity, mercy, and kindness with a strong connotation of doing good to others, including moral obligation.

Non-maleficence - The obligation of a physician not to harm the patient.

Justice – People should be treated equally.