Other Relevant Ethical Principles
Principles of Bioethics
100

The ethical principle evaluates actions that produce both good and bad effects.

Principle of Double Effect

100

What principle requires individuals to be responsible caretakers of entrusted resources, ensuring ethics and sustainability?

Principle of Stewardship/Principle of Stewardship and Role of Nurse’s as Stewards

200

Which philosopher is credited with formulating the foundation of the Principle of Double Effect?

Thomas Aquinas

200

Which aspect of stewardship focuses on self-discipline and responsible decision-making in professional and personal life?

Personal

300

What are the two main types of cooperation under the Principle of Legitimate Cooperation?

Formal cooperation and material cooperation

300

An example of this aspect is when nurses advocate for health promotion by educating patients and the public on disease and injury prevention, providing treatment and helping restore health, and offering support.

Social

400

The three essential elements of the common good?

Human rights, social justice, and peace

400

This principle states that all parts of the body exist for the benefit of the whole person.

Principle of Totality

500

What is the term for an unintended but foreseen negative outcome in the Principle of Double Effect?

Secondary effect

500

Provide one of the many issues related to organ donation.

  1. Examining One’s Values and Beliefs

  2. Informed Consent
  3. Death and the Dead Donor Rule
  4. Scarcity of Organs

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