Patients: Persons, humans and human rights Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of rights?
A
Absolute rights
Limited rights
Qualified rights
2
Q
What is meant by absolute rights?
A
Rights which permit no compromise or infringement
3
Q
What is meant by limited rights?
A
Rights applied in clearly defined sets of circumstances
4
Q
What is meant by qualified rights?
A
Rights where a balance may need to by struck with the broader public interest or the rights of others
5
Q
What is meant by qualified rights?
A
Rights where a balance may need to by struck with the broader public interest or the rights of others
6
Q
When can a qualified right be interfered with?
A
When in pursuit of a legitimate aim
When lawful
When necessary
Proportionate
7
Q
What does it mean to be moral?
A
Moral absolutes
Ultimate importance of self-determination
