The Sheet Of Medical Goodness

Question 1

What does the postmodern theory concern itself with?

Answer 1

It’s concerned with overcoming the worlds meaningless with self and community made meaning.
The central concept lies in alterity (alter-Split)-the other person in an ethical encounter exists radically beyond my ability to know or control her/him, and yet my being depends on being responsible for her/him.

Question 2

In virtue ethics, what’s meant by the golden mean?

Answer 2

The golden mean references the most moral/virtuous act fall b/w 2 extremes ( cowardice – courage – recklessness)

Question 3

What is biomedical ethics mainly centered on? What legislation is put in place to protect it?

Answer 3

Biomedical ethics is mainly centered on pt autonomy. That autonomy is protected by HIPAA laws, informed consent policies, etc…

Question 4

What are the 4 components of principlism?

Answer 4

Autonomy- fully inform pt and accept their decisions
non maleficence- no harm w/o benefit for pt
beneficence- do good things for the pt
justice - distribute beneficence as equally as possible (have minimum healthcare for the less fortunate)

Question 5

**What are the 4 components of the Hall alternative to principlism,known as dancing medicine?

Answer 5

Positure- an dynamic art, shaped by politics, that appears static
Gesture- ?
Grace
Resilience