Principles Flashcards
What is deontology?
“Duty” or “obligation” ethics: we have the duty to do things that are morally good, even if the consequences are negative
What is consequentialism?
The belief that it is the consequences of an action that determine its moral correctness, i.e. out of all possible actions, it is the one with the best outcome that is the morally correct one
What is utilitarianism?
The idea that the most morally correct action is the one that has the greatest outcome for the greatest number of people (i.e. for the greater good), a form of consequentialism
When does utilitarianism usually come into play?
When staff are dividing up resources, trying to work out what distribution will benefit the greatest number of people
When does utilitarianism usually come into play?
When staff are dividing up resources, trying to work out what distribution will benefit the greatest number of people
What is virtue ethics?
The idea that the focal point of moral and ethical decision making should not be on duty or consequences but instead on ‘character’, i.e. “what kind of person should I be in this situation?” rather than “what is the ethical thing to do in this situation?”
What are the four principles of principalism?
Autonomy
Beneficience
Non-maleficence
Justice
What are the four principles of principalism?
Autonomy
Beneficience
Non-maleficence
Justice
What is autonomy?
Respecting a person’s free-will
What is non-maleficence?
To do no harm
Which ethical principle covers a patient’s right to refuse any treatment?
Deontology
Which ethical principle covers a patient’s right to refuse any treatment?
Deontology
What are some examples of communitarian healthcare?
Notifiable diseases
Vaccination programmes
