T8: Animal testing

Question 1

Name the 4 SNAB ethical frameworks

Answer 1

Rights and Duties
Making decisions for yourself
Leading a virtuous life
Utilitarianism

Question 2

Suggest two reasons people may have objections to the use of animals in medical trials

Answer 2

Animals cannot consent to being tested on
Procedures may cause harm to the animals

Question 3

Explain ethical arguments in favour of allowing testing on animals

Answer 3

Good and benenfits to humans by accessing drug should outweigh the harm done to the animals

Animals should be kept in good conditions - food, water and space