Week 1: Introduction

Question 1

Ethics Facilitation (ASBH guidelines)

Answer 1

1. Identifying and analyzing the nature of the value
   uncertainty;
2. Facilitating the building of a principled ethical
   resolution.

Question 2

What does an ethicist do?

Answer 2

Clinical consultations
* Research Ethics Board
* Organizational consultations

Question 3

defining dilemmas

Answer 3

• a conflict between a personal and professional value
• two bad options
• differing perspectives on team

Question 4

managing disagreement of dilemmas

Answer 4

• controlling ones self
• controlling the environment
• controlling boundaries of the conflict

Question 5

moral dilemma:

Answer 5

There is a moral requirement to do A and a
moral requirement to do B, one cannot do both A and B and neither moral requirement ceases to be a moral requirement
as a result of the conflict.

Question 6

A functional look at moral reasoning

Answer 6

• selected through evolutionary means
• Helping us find the truth of the ‘right way to behave’
• Condemning those who behave wrongly
• Supporting our teams and reputation
• To make sure that reputation is on the line such that bead behaviour leads

Question 7

principle: respect for persons

Answer 7

recognizing and honoring the intrinsic dignity, autonomy, and rights of individuals

Question 8

principle: beneficence

Answer 8

the moral obligation to act in ways that promote the well-being and best interests of others

Question 9

principle: Non-Maleficence

Answer 9

“do no harm.”
- It is the principle that individuals and professionals, especially in healthcare and research, should avoid causing unnecessary harm, suffering, or injury to others

Question 10

principle: justice

Answer 10

refers to the principle of fairness, equality, and impartiality in how people are treated

Question 11

what does evaluate mean in an academic context

Answer 11

providing a critical analysis of the arguments claims

critical analysis: suggests a certain questioning or probing stance toward the argument in which u test it by introducing various kinds of doubts

Question 12

principle of charity

Answer 12

even when you criticize an argument you still need to present the argument fully, fairly, and sympathetically

• dont make it sound weak or wrong to hide the deficiencies of their own position

Question 13

immanent critique

Answer 13

explores internal inconsistencies, tensions, or slippages within a test as a basis for evaluating the texts argument

Question 14

forms of immanent critique

Answer 14

1. look for internal inconsistencies
2. look for gaps in reasoning
3. look for unfulfilled promises
4. question assumptions
5. look for alternative interpretations of the evidence
6. question implications of the argument
7. introduce doubts about problem or question argument adresses
8. perhaps the argument may be unclear

Question 15

values framework

Answer 15

The VALUES framework is intended to both remind staff of their obligation to speak up where they have concerns,
and to use a systematic approach to values-based reasoning

Question 15

whats a systematic approach to values-based reasoning

Answer 15

• structured approach to ethical decision-making that prioritizes the values and principles at stake in a given situation
• ensures that moral reasoning is consistent, justifiable, and patient-centred while balancing the ethical duties of healthcare professionals

Question 16

IDEA Framework

Answer 16

1. identify the facts
2. determine releavant ethical principles
3. evaluate options
4. act