Bioethics Flashcards
Integrity
Doing the right thing even though no one is looking
Justice
People get what they deserve
Beneficence
Doing good to others
Non-maleficence
Doing no harm
Respect
Honoring someones feelings, needs or decisions
Consequence-based approach
The right action is the one which leads to the best consequence or outcome
Whether an act is right or wrong depends only on the result
Which action produces the most good and least harm?
Duty and/or rules-based approach
Some actions are right or wrong depending on their nature
People have an obligation to follow moral rules (duties) and choose the right action even if it leads to negative consequences
Which action is morally right regardless of the consequence
Virtues-based approach
Be a good person who strives to practice virtues and lead a morally good life
Practising honesty, courage, compassion and fairness will lead to a good life
Which action would a good person do?
