Unit 1 Bioethics Flashcards
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What is Ethics?
The study of moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity.
What is the definition of ethics according to Merriam-Webster?
A set of moral principles, a theory of moral values, principles of conduct for individuals/groups, and the discipline dealing with notions of good and bad.
What is Object in the context of bioethics?
The good is what the will consciously aims for. It determines the act of the will and refers to an action’s moral meaning. Reason understands it, and the will chooses it.
What are circumstances in human actions?
Events, occasions, or conditions that make an act concrete.
What is the etymology of Deontology?
From Greek: Deontos (Duty) + Logos (Treatise/study).
What is the definition of Bioethics by Encyclopedia of Bioethics?
The systematic study of human behavior in life sciences and healthcare, examined in light of values and principles.
When was the Hippocratic Oath written?
Around 460 BC.
What does the Hippocratic Oath emphasize about patient information?
It emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and not spreading patient information.
What are Human Actions?
Actions performed by individuals that can be assessed as morally right or wrong.
What does ‘agent’ refer to in ethics?
The individual who performs an action that is subject to moral evaluation.
What is Moral Object in Bioethics?
What the will wants and prepares to fulfill; not a description of the action or its effects.
How do circumstances affect moral actions?
They modify acts by increasing or diminishing the moral value, but cannot change a bad action into a good one.
What does Deontology study?
Obligations and rights, both ethical and legal.
Carlo Caffarra’s view on Bioethics?
Focuses on human action in life, scientific knowledge of life, and its use.
Where did the Hippocratic Oath originate?
Island of Cos, Greece.
What are the consequences mentioned in the Hippocratic Oath for violating it?
Possible loss of honor and fame, and suffering negative consequences.
What is Freedom in the context of Ethics?
The ability to act according to one’s own will, while being accountable for the moral implications of those actions.
What are the key components in the structure of an ethical action?
Freedom, conscience, human act, object, end, circumstances, intention, reason.
Example: Assisting someone outside shift
Can be seen as an action of generosity.
Can circumstances change the moral substance of an action?
No, they cannot alter the essence of the action.
What influences Deontological principles?
Laws, Regulations, and Codes of conduct.
Leon Correa’s perspective on Bioethics?
Practical deliberation on ethical requirements, respect for life, dignity in biomedicine, and healthcare.
What concepts does the Hippocratic Oath include?
Ethics, deontology, and bioethics.
How does the Hippocratic Oath address personal conduct?
It calls for personal dedication to life, art, and ethical standards in medicine.
