Ethical Decision Making in Practice

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What is the primary focus of Virtue-based ethics?

  • Following rules and regulations
  • Maximizing benefits for the greatest number of people
  • Evaluating the consequences of an action
  • Prioritizing the well-being and needs of the patient (correct)

Which ethical theory is associated with the principle of 'the ends justify the means'?

  • Consequentialism (correct)
  • Virtue-based ethics
  • Utilitarianism
  • Deontology

What is a limitation of Deontological ethics?

  • It is too focused on consequences
  • It is too subjective
  • It prioritizes the well-being of the patient
  • It does not consider the circumstances or consequences of an action (correct)

In the context of ethical decision-making, what is the 'greater good' argument?

<p>Making a decision that benefits the greatest number of people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory is associated with the principle of 'do no harm'?

<p>Non-maleficence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criticism of ethical concepts developed over 200 years ago?

<p>They have been misused to justify harmful actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Beauchamp and Childress model?

<p>A framework for biomedical ethics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem with ethical concepts?

<p>They are often misused or misinterpreted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of Utilitarianism?

<p>It can lead to unfair or unjust decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of true ethical dilemmas?

<p>They involve a conflict between two or more ethical principles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of ethical decision making in pharmacy practice?

<p>Considering multiple factors in decision making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to consequentialism, what determines the morality of a decision?

<p>The outcomes or consequences of the action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of utilitarianism?

<p>Creating the greatest benefit for the greatest number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of deontology?

<p>Rules and duties governing actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to consider multiple factors in ethical decision making?

<p>To account for the complexities of ethical decision making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of a healthcare professional in making ethical decisions?

<p>To make informed decisions that benefit the patient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Beauchamp and Childress's framework?

<p>To act as a tool to guide ethical decision-making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Ethical Abdication?

<p>Apathy towards the issues of those involved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the GPhC Standards and guidance documents?

<p>Guiding professional decision-making in pharmacy practice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of considering multiple factors in a dilemma?

<p>Recognizing the multifactorial nature of the problem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the decision-making process, according to Wingfield and Badcott?

<p>Gathering the relevant facts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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