Ethical Principles Quiz

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What is the main principle of distributive justice?

  • Need (correct)
  • Contribution
  • Equal share
  • Effort

Which principle guides the distribution of resources based on an individual's deserving qualities or actions?

  • Merit (correct)
  • Need
  • Equal share
  • Contribution

Which principle involves distributing resources based on an equal division among individuals?

  • Need
  • Contribution
  • Effort
  • Equal share (correct)

In the context of healthcare, which principle may involve distributing medical resources according to the severity of patients' conditions?

<p>Need (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle may lead to distributing resources based on the amount of work or input made by individuals?

<p>Effort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does distributive justice maintain about the principles guiding resource distribution?

<p>They may be combined (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle may involve distributing resources based on an individual's specific contribution to society or a cause?

<p>Contribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can the principles guiding resource distribution be combined?

<p>By being adaptable to the healthcare system in operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to distributive justice, which principle involves distributing resources based on an individual's necessities?

<p>'Need' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key consideration when distributive justice is a factor in healthcare?

<p>Ensuring equal distribution of healthcare resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which professional obligation is associated with balancing benefits and risks in medical treatments?

<p>Beneficence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of autonomy require healthcare professionals to do?

<p>Respect the individual's decision-making capacities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is summed up in the famous medical aphorism 'first do no harm'?

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

What is distributive justice in healthcare concerned with?

<p>Equitable distribution of healthcare resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tenet of professionalism in healthcare emphasizes the imperative to do good for the patient?

<p>Beneficence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does non-maleficence require health professionals to do?

<p>Avoid causing harm to the patient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which obligation involves respecting the individual's choice and ensuring they have all the information about their condition and treatment?

<p>Autonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'What is fair for the patient?' is a key consideration related to which aspect of healthcare?

<p>Distributive justice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Distributive Justice Principles

  • The main principle of distributive justice maintains that resources should be distributed based on morally relevant criteria.

Deserving Qualities Principle

  • Guides the distribution of resources based on an individual's deserving qualities or actions.

Equality Principle

  • Involves distributing resources based on an equal division among individuals.

Need Principle

  • Distributes medical resources according to the severity of patients' conditions in the context of healthcare.
  • Involves distributing resources based on an individual's necessities.

Contribution Principle

  • Distributes resources based on an individual's specific contribution to society or a cause.
  • May lead to distributing resources based on the amount of work or input made by individuals.

Combining Principles

  • The principles guiding resource distribution can be combined.

Healthcare Considerations

  • The key consideration when distributive justice is a factor in healthcare is 'what is fair for the patient?'
  • Distributive justice in healthcare is concerned with the fair distribution of medical resources.

Professional Obligations

  • The principle of autonomy requires healthcare professionals to respect the individual's choice and ensure they have all the information about their condition and treatment.
  • The principle of non-maleficence requires health professionals to do no harm.
  • The principle of beneficence emphasizes the imperative to do good for the patient.
  • Balancing benefits and risks in medical treatments is a professional obligation associated with the principle of non-maleficence.

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