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?

Making a decision that benefits the greatest number of people Signup and view all the answers

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

Non-maleficence Signup and view all the answers

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

They have been misused to justify harmful actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the Beauchamp and Childress model?

A framework for biomedical ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem with ethical concepts?

They are often misused or misinterpreted Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of Utilitarianism?

It can lead to unfair or unjust decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of true ethical dilemmas?

They involve a conflict between two or more ethical principles Signup and view all the answers

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

Considering multiple factors in decision making Signup and view all the answers

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

The outcomes or consequences of the action Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of utilitarianism?

Creating the greatest benefit for the greatest number Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of deontology?

Rules and duties governing actions Signup and view all the answers

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

To account for the complexities of ethical decision making Signup and view all the answers

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

To make informed decisions that benefit the patient Signup and view all the answers

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

To act as a tool to guide ethical decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Ethical Abdication?

Apathy towards the issues of those involved Signup and view all the answers

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

Guiding professional decision-making in pharmacy practice Signup and view all the answers

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

Recognizing the multifactorial nature of the problem Signup and view all the answers

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

Gathering the relevant facts Signup and view all the answers