Practical Ethics

Question 1

What ethical theory is asking if the act is right or wrong in itself?

Answer 1

Deontology

Question 2

What ethical theory is asking whether some action is right or wrong depends on the consequences?

Answer 2

Consequentialism

Question 3

What ethical theory involves acting to always maximise the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people?

Answer 3

Utilitarianism

Question 4

Give an example of utilitarianism?

Answer 4

Triage

Question 5

What ethical theory is asking is the act good for everyone that will be affected by the act?

Answer 5

Communitarianism

Question 6

Give two examples of communitarianism?

Answer 6

1. Notifiable diseases

2. Vaccination prorammes

Question 7

What are the four principles of biomedical ethics (Beauchamp and Childress)?

Answer 7

1. Respect for autonomy
2. Beneficence
3. Non-maleficence
4. Justice

Question 8

What is respecting a person’s free will and capacity for independent desicion-kaing?

Answer 8

Respect for autonomy

Question 9

What is the balance of benefits of treatment against risks and costs - acting for the good of others?

Answer 9

Beneficence

Question 10

What is non-maleficence?

Answer 10

Avoid causing harm

Question 11

What is fair distribution of benefits, risks and costs, fair resource allocation and social justice?

Answer 11

Justice