Professionalism and Bioethics Flashcards
1
Q
define beneficence, nonmaleficence, utility and justice
A
- beneficence: act in patient interest
- nonmaleficence: avoid harming patient
- utility: balance benefit and harm
- justice: be fair
2
Q
describe paternalism
A
the view that “doctor knows best”
3
Q
describe deontological, consequential and virtue-based theories
A
- duty-based, deontological
- act in ways that fulfill your moral obligations
- keep promises, obey rules
- respect the intrinsic value of human life
- outcome-based, consequential
- act in ways that maximze outcomes
- consider consequences
- maximize benefits
- choose the least harmful action
- prevent suffering
- virtue-based
- act from virtuous character and intention