Ethics Flashcards
What is medical ethics
the application of ethical reasoning to medical decision-making
State some roles of the gmc
They help protect patients and improve UK medical education
Support teachers, doctors, educators and healthcare providers
What are the four domains of good medical practise
knowledge, skills and performance
Safety and quality
communication, partnership and teamwork
Maintaining trust
What are the three main moral theories
consequentialism
Denotology
Virtue ethics
Define virtue ethics
To do what a virus agency would do however everyone has their own view of this and is culturally specific
Define deontology
in accord to a moral rule or principle however there are many consequences to this
consequentialism
the action which promotes the best consequences however this can lead to the unfair treatment and even good consequences may seem immoral to get to.
What are the four pillars of medical ethics
respect for autonomy
Beneficence
non-maleficence
justice
Define autonomy
Patients are able to make their own decisions about their health
Define beneficence
you must act in a way which is beneficial to the patient
Non-maleficence
above all, do no harm
Justice
Fairness
What is the doctrine of double effect
This is the moral distinction between intending harm, and foreseeing harm
