Professionalism and Bioethics Flashcards

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define beneficence, nonmaleficence, utility and justice

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  • beneficence: act in patient interest
  • nonmaleficence: avoid harming patient
  • utility: balance benefit and harm
  • justice: be fair
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describe paternalism

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the view that “doctor knows best”

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describe deontological, consequential and virtue-based theories

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  • 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
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