Week 1 Flashcards
Killing X is justified because it would result in one person dying, not 10. Which school of ethics would this statement apply to?
Consequentialism
Which school of ethics suggests what is important is the “greatest good for the greatest number”?
Consequentialism
What is the Deontology theory?
A good outcome can never justify a wrong action.
Determining right or wrong depends on the person’s motive, actions and intentions. Which school of ethics does this apply to?
Deontology
Whether actions are right or wrong depends on whether the actions produce a good consequence. Which school of ethics does this apply to?
Consequentialism
What is the virtue theory?
Over-reliance on the rules and focus on people’s traits of character.
What are the 4 principles within The Principle Approach?
Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice
Definition of beneficence?
Benefit and assist others and act in best interest of others
Definition of maleficence
No harm and protection from harm
A health professional takes advantage of their position to kill a patient. Is this an ethical violation, ethical dilemma or ethical distress?
Ethical violation
Situations of opposing but equally moral approaches to resolve. Is this an ethical violation, ethical dilemma or ethical distress?
Ethical dilemma
Determining whether to report a colleague or to act as a whistle-blower.Is this an ethical violation, ethical dilemma or ethical distress?
Ethical distress
Which laws are under the parliament-made law (legislation)?
Commonwealth Law and State Law
Powers not invested by the commonwealth remain with the states. What is this called and what does it control?
Residual powers: healthcare, environment, schools, hospitals, transport, police, natural resources
Which law is based on decisions made by judges and precedents rather than written laws?
Common Law
