Ethics Flashcards
What is deontology
Deontology is a school of ethics that states we do not worry about something from its consequences but rather the good it would do. Patient centered care stems from this.
what are biomedical ethical principles
This is a set of basic principles that underlines part of the major thinking that i will need to do as a pharmacist and falls under the school of deontology
What are the four biomedical ethical principles
Nonmaleficence
Beneficience
Respect for autonomy
Justice
What is non maleficience
not cause harm
what is beneficence
promote wellbeing of patient
what is respect for autonomy
right of adult to make informed decision
what is justice
fairness
what are consequentialist theories
appeals ot consequences of actions to determine what should be done
what school do utilitarian theories fall under
consequentialism
what is act utilitarianism
consequences of actions alone
what is rule utilitarianism
Follow actions that maximize good and minimize bad
what are some issues with utilitarianism
hard to measure pleasure or pain
sometimes hard to identify and measure consequneces
time frame determined
what is virtue ethics
appeal to qualities of character to see what should be done it asks questions such as what is even the point and puts the virtues of the individual as the correct thing.
what are the 9 professional standards for a pharmacist
provide person centred care
work in partnership with others
communicate clearly
maintain and develop professional skills
use professional judgement
behave in a professional manner
respect and maintain a persons confidentiality
speak up when things go wrong
demonstrate leadership
