General
What is bioethics used in?
- Clinical trials
- decisions with patients
- human cloning and genetics
Can ethics and morals be used interchangeably?
Yes.
Why do we use the 4 pillars of medical ethics?
So doctors have a framework for facing ethical/ moral dilemmas.
What is consequentialism?
The belief that the morality of an action depends purely on its consequences.
What is deontology?
The correct actions are based on what your duties are.
What does bioethics combine?
Biological/ medical issues and ethics.
What are ethics? (definition)
Standard for right and wrong made by society or profession.
False
"The morality of the action matters even if the action is the most beneficial one." True or false?
FALSE :)
"Deontology is the opposite of consequentialism." True or false.
True. :)
A branch of metaphysics that deals with concerns related to the nature of being and existing.
Are there any absolute moral values?
No.
Give a scenario that represents autonomy.
A patient gets refuses treatment and gets a second opinion.
"Consequentialism is a type of Utilitarianism." True or false.
FALSE :)
"How ethical an action is, is based on the outcome, not the action." True or false.
False.
Philosophy of medicine is a broad branch of philosophy that combines...
metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and law.
An example of morals and ethics conflicting.
You believe free speech is always a good thing but live in a country that has restrictions on speech.
Give a scenario that represents justice.
Low-income individuals get free prescriptions and get increased help covering medical costs.
Give an example of consequentialism.
A terminally ill patient is not likely to survive another surgery. Just before going under anesthesia, they ask the doctor "Will I be okay?". It is acceptable to lie in this scenario even if lying is considered immoral.
Example of deontology.
A terminally ill patient is not likely to survive another surgery. Just before going under anesthesia, they ask the doctor "Will I be okay?". The ethical thing would be to tell the truth as lying is not seen as morally correct.
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
States the rules and principles doctors must follow. The original oath was written in ancient times and has been changed as the morals of the health workers and society have changed.
The moral act depends on the situation and there are no absolute moral values.
Relativism
List the 4 pillars and the meaning of each one.
Bulldozing one person's home to build a highway to better the economy and country is morally correct in which belief?
Utilitarianism.
A scientist must do animal testing as part of protocol before releasing his results for a life-changing medicine. Is this moral or immoral according to deontology?
This is moral according to deontology.