Week 2 Ethics

Question 1

What are personal beliefs and principles about right/wrong that could be culturally driven?

Answer 1

morality

Question 2

What is frequently occurring conflict?

Answer 2

ethical issue

Question 3

Define ethics

Answer 3

Practical discipline that provides rules/guidance about how one should act in the consideration of others

Question 4

T/F

By following the law you will be morally correct.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

When you know the right thing to do but something is constraining that from happening.

Answer 5

ethical distress/moral distress

Question 6

Define ethical dilemma

Answer 6

conflict has 2 morally correct courses of action that cannot both be followed

Question 7

State 3 ethical approaches

Answer 7

1. Descriptive ethics
2. Normative ethics
3. Metaethics

Question 8

Ethical approach that identifies what you should do ethically; correct moral principles

Answer 8

Normative ethics

Question 9

3 ethical theories

Answer 9

1. Normative ethics
2. virtue of ethics
3. ethics of care

Question 10

What is the descriptive ethical approach? (4 points)

Answer 10

o How people reason and act in different societies and cultures
o Moral beliefs, behaviors, etc.
o Examine society’s perception of right and wrong
o Non-judgmental if society has correct ethical principles

Question 11

Define metaethics ethical approach

Answer 11

Identifies what is occurring, not what should occur ethically

Question 12

Most recognized teleological theory

Answer 12

Utilitarianism

Question 13

2 normative ethics theories

Answer 13

1. teleological theory

2. deontological theory

Question 14

Normative ethical theory says that the end justifies the means

Answer 14

teleological theory

Question 15

Teleological theory that supports the decision that brings the greatest good to greatest # of people

Answer 15

Utilitarianism

Question 16

Kant’s Categorical Imperative follows this ethical theory

Answer 16

deontological theory

Question 17

Define deontological theory

Answer 17

•  Ends never justifies the means

• Path, not the consequence that matters

Question 18

Cons of Utilitarianism (3)

Answer 18

• Marginalize certain areas of society
• Some people will be left out (ex. allocation of healthcare funds)
• Decisions are decided until after execution

Question 19

What is Kant’s Categorical Imperative?

Answer 19

o Universal laws/rules applied to similar situations and to everyone
o Ex. Eye for an eye

Question 20

What ethical theory focuses on interpersonal relationships and ensures trmt of whole person?

Answer 20

ethics of care

Question 21

Define virtue of ethics theory.

Answer 21

o Person’s motivation for action

 Believes virtuous people make ethical decisions

Question 22

2 Cons of ethics of care

Answer 22

 Conflicts with normative ethics [standards for the right thing to do]
 Not telling us the right thing to do in ethical conflicts

Question 23

2 cons of virtue of ethics

Answer 23

 Rely on human character

 Multicultural society with different things driving society

Question 24

most commonly used ethical approach in health care that follows deontological ethical theories and reinforced by Belmont Report

Answer 24

Biomedical ethics

Question 25

Who showed flaws in Kant's theory and his principles are the foundation for our Code of Ethics?

Answer 25

W.D. Ross

Question 26

4 principles of biomedical ethics

Answer 26

1. respect for autonomy 2. nonmaleficence 3. beneficence 4. justice

Question 27

6 general principles by W.D. Ross

Answer 27

``` o Do not harm o Prevent harm o Repair harm o Do good o Be loyal o Be truthful ```

Question 28

List 7 core values of OT

Answer 28

- altruism - equality - freedom - justice - dignity - truth - prudence

Question 29

6 Principles of OT

Answer 29

1. autonomy 2. nonmaleficence 3. beneficence 4. justice 5. veracity 6. fidelity

Question 30

core value that states decisions are made using clinical and ethical reasoning

Answer 30

prudence

Question 31

core value about concern for well being of others

Answer 31

altruism

Question 32

core value - |  All members can function in diverse communities and they are inclusive

Answer 32

justice

Question 33

OT principle: | - concern for well being and safety

Answer 33

beneficence

Question 34

OT principle: | Being truthful in all areas of communication

Answer 34

Veracity

Question 35

OT principle: | Treat everyone with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity

Answer 35

fidelity

Question 36

OT principle: | Respect for the rights of the individual to self-determination, privacy, confidentiality, and consent

Answer 36

autonomy