Principles Flashcards
What is consequentialism?
The moral worth of an action is determined by its outcome
What is deontology?
Whether an action is right or wrong from absolute values rather than the consequences of the action.
What is utilitarianism?
A type of consequentialism that looks at benefits and harms to individuals but also society as a whole; look at the consequences.
Utilitarianism holds that the most ethical choice is the one that will produce the greatest good for the greatest number.
What are the four principles of ethics?
Justice
Non malfeasance
Beneficence
Autonomy
What does duty of candour involve?
Being honest with patients when things have gone wrong and apologising when necessary. Also being honest to your employer and being able to raise concerns about peers if needed.