Ethics Flashcards
What is the key question of Deontology?
Is the act right or wrong in itself, irrelevant of benefits or consequences?
What is the main message of Deontology?
Respecting patients’ rights to make decisions
What is the key question of Consequentialism?
What consequences will the act have?
What is the main message of Consequentialism?
Whether some action is right or wrong depends upon consequences
What is the key question of Utilitarianism?
Will the act increase overall well-being (do benefits outweigh the risks)?
What is the main message of Utilitarianism?
Act always to maximise the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people
What is the key question of Communitarianism/Community Ethics?
Is the act good for everyone that will be affected by the act?
What is the main message of Communitarianism/Community Ethics?
We should not be considering just interest of individual patients - social justice is an important value here
What is the key question of Virtue Ethics?
Am I being honest to myself and consistent in my acts?
What is the main message of Virtue Ethics?
Virtue and moral character matter most
Ethics must be discussed, experienced and practiced
What is the key question in Religious Theories?
Does the act respect the fundamental value of sanity of human life?
What are Beauchamp and Childress’ Four Main Principles?
Respect for Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-Maleficence
Justice
