37 Questions
What is a key advantage of deontological ethical approach?
Reinforcing the idea of treating people with dignity and respect
What is a disadvantage of virtue ethics?
Possibly undermining the importance of professional or legal obligations
How does communitarian ethics differ from utilitarian ethics?
It prioritizes social cohesion and equity
What is a drawback of communitarianism ethics?
It opens up the possibility of infringing on individual rights for the sake of the greater public good
What is a key characteristic of casuistry?
Case-based reasoning and attention to particulars of each case
Which ethical model considers the virtue or moral character of the person carrying out an action?
Virtue ethics
What is a potential limitation of using deontological ethical approach for decision-making?
Possibility of infringing on individual rights for the sake of the greater public good
What distinguishes communitarianism ethics from deontological ethics?
It emphasizes societal and community relations forming personal identity
What distinguishes casuistry from utilitarian ethics?
Case-based reasoning and attention to particulars of each case
What potential drawback is associated with applying casuistry in ethical decision-making?
Possibility of disagreement over the principles involved in the decision
What is an advantage of applying communitarianism ethics?
Prioritizing social cohesion and equity
What is a potential limitation to using virtue ethics for ethical decision-making?
Possibly undermining the importance of professional or legal obligations
Which principle is considered to outweigh the ethical principal of autonomy in certain instances?
Beneficence
What term is used to describe a set of ethics defined by a professional organization?
Code of conduct
Which branch of law governs medical practice and includes cases where medical evidence may be relevant to a legal case?
Medicolegal law
What are the sources of law mentioned in the text?
Legislation, judicial precedents, customs
Which type of law tries to take what is wrong and put it right for the person who was harmed?
Civil law
What defines what is illegal and punishes those engaged in illegal activity?
Criminal law
What characteristics constitute medical malpractice?
Negligence, injury, and significant damages
What principle espouses the idea of doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people?
Utilitarian ethics
What is a disadvantage of the utilitarian ethical model mentioned in the text?
May damage social relations between groups
What is an advantage of the utilitarian model?
Impartiality and neutrality in decision making
In which type of ethics does an action considered morally good because of its innate characteristic?
Deontological ethics
What do laws stem from according to the text?
Sovereign political authority
What is the primary focus of the field of ethics?
Applying values and moral rules to human activity
Why do ethical dilemmas often arise?
Due to conflicts between different values
What does bioethics focus on?
Ethics applied to medicine
Why does bioethics need to take into account differing backgrounds, cultures, and religions?
To consider pluralistic society's perspectives
What creates a bioethical dilemma regarding blood transfusions?
Conflict between the wishes of the Jehovah’s Witness community and health professionals' ethical obligations
Why are minors sometimes given blood transfusions against the wishes of their parents and community?
Based on the legal backing of the courts
Why might what is reasonable for one culture or religion not be the same for another in the context of bioethics?
Conflict between differing moral frameworks
Why does the field of ethics emphasize looking at problems from different perspectives?
To consider pluralistic society's perspectives
Why are some ethical values considered universal?
Reasoned and defensible nature
What is the central focus of bioethics when dealing with differing backgrounds, cultures, religions, and moral frameworks?
To consider pluralistic society's perspectives
What does the expert example concerning Jehovah’s Witness community and blood transfusions illustrate?
The conflict between different ethical values in a medical context
What is one of the key factors contributing to ethical dilemmas according to the text?
Influence of individual experiences and background
Why does bioethics sometimes need to take into account the differing backgrounds, cultures, religions, and moral frameworks?
To respect diverse perspectives in a pluralistic society
Test your understanding of ethics and moral values with this quiz. Explore the application of values to human activity, the concept of doing the right thing, and the influence of culture and experience on ethical values. Enhance your knowledge of addressing ethical dilemmas from different perspectives.
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