Module 3

Question 1

What is Ethics?

Answer 1

Branch of philosophy that deals with the principles that govern a person’s behavior

Question 2

What are the three main branches of Ethics?

Answer 2

Normative, Meta-ethics, and applied ethics

Question 3

What is Deontology?

Answer 3

describes an absolute view of norms

focuses on duties, and not consequences

Question 4

What is Utilitarianism?

Answer 4

whatever action is right or wrong is relative to the outcomes of a situation,
focuses on consequences, rather than actions

Question 5

What are the four core principles?

Answer 5

Autonomy, Beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice

Question 6

What is autonomy?

Answer 6

respecting patient’s best interests
creating an environment conductive to informed consent
honoring patient decision making regardless of choice

Question 7

What is beneficence?

Answer 7

Acting in the patient’s best interest

On exams this usually conflicts with the principle of autonomy

Question 8

What is nonmaleficence?

Answer 8

Do no harm
Careful consideration of risks vs benefits
demands informed consent if a risky procedure is attempted