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What is the primary focus of Deontological ethical theory?
What is the primary focus of Deontological ethical theory?
- The greatest good for the greatest number
- The consequences of an action
- The agent's character and intentions
- The inherent rightness of an action (correct)
Which ethical theory is associated with the idea that actions are right if they achieve the greatest good for the greatest number?
Which ethical theory is associated with the idea that actions are right if they achieve the greatest good for the greatest number?
- Deontology
- Consequentialism (correct)
- Naturalism
- Virtue-based ethics
Who is associated with the philosophical theory of Divine Command?
Who is associated with the philosophical theory of Divine Command?
- No specific philosopher is associated with this theory (correct)
- Jeremy Bentham
- Aristotle
- Immanuel Kant
What is the main distinction between Action Ethics and Agent Ethics?
What is the main distinction between Action Ethics and Agent Ethics?
Which of the following is NOT a basic ethical theory?
Which of the following is NOT a basic ethical theory?
Who is associated with the concept of Naturalism in ethics?
Who is associated with the concept of Naturalism in ethics?
In the case of a minor patient, who must give consent for a medical or surgical procedure?
In the case of a minor patient, who must give consent for a medical or surgical procedure?
What is the legal term for the process of delegating the right to consent to medical treatment to another person?
What is the legal term for the process of delegating the right to consent to medical treatment to another person?
Under what circumstances can a patient's right to privacy be waived?
Under what circumstances can a patient's right to privacy be waived?
What is the purpose of a court order in relation to informed consent?
What is the purpose of a court order in relation to informed consent?
What is the primary reason for ensuring patient privacy?
What is the primary reason for ensuring patient privacy?
In what situation might a court order a patient to undergo a physical or mental examination?
In what situation might a court order a patient to undergo a physical or mental examination?
What is the primary right of a patient regarding their medical information?
What is the primary right of a patient regarding their medical information?
In which situation can a healthcare provider disclose a patient's confidential information?
In which situation can a healthcare provider disclose a patient's confidential information?
What is required for a patient to waive confidentiality of their medical information?
What is required for a patient to waive confidentiality of their medical information?
Who can be informed of a patient's medical condition without their consent?
Who can be informed of a patient's medical condition without their consent?
What is a valid reason for disclosing a patient's confidential information to a third party?
What is a valid reason for disclosing a patient's confidential information to a third party?
What is a situation where confidentiality can be compromised for a patient's benefit?
What is a situation where confidentiality can be compromised for a patient's benefit?
What is the principle of legitimate cooperation in the context of bioethics?
What is the principle of legitimate cooperation in the context of bioethics?
What is formal cooperation in the context of bioethics?
What is formal cooperation in the context of bioethics?
What is the difference between material and formal cooperation?
What is the difference between material and formal cooperation?
When is material cooperation considered licit?
When is material cooperation considered licit?
What is the general rule for cooperation in an evil act?
What is the general rule for cooperation in an evil act?
What is the implication of formal cooperation in the context of bioethics?
What is the implication of formal cooperation in the context of bioethics?
What is the fundamental principle behind a moral agent's deliberate actions?
What is the fundamental principle behind a moral agent's deliberate actions?
What is the purpose of the Principle of Moral Discernment?
What is the purpose of the Principle of Moral Discernment?
What is a well-formed conscience characterized by?
What is a well-formed conscience characterized by?
Which of the following is an application of bioethics in healthcare?
Which of the following is an application of bioethics in healthcare?
What is an important ethical issue related to technology in healthcare?
What is an important ethical issue related to technology in healthcare?
What is a crucial aspect of the Principle of Well-Formed Conscience?
What is a crucial aspect of the Principle of Well-Formed Conscience?