Healthcare Ethics

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What is the purpose of the Principle of Double Effect?

To determine the moral acceptability of actions with favorable and unfavorable outcomes (correct)
To establish guidelines for medical procedures
To promote ethical cooperation in healthcare settings
To ensure equal distribution of healthcare resources

What is the primary moral criteria in the Principle of Double Effect?

The intention of the individual
The object of the act (correct)
The level of cooperation involved
The severity of the bad result

In an ethical context, how is cooperation characterized?

Avoidance of any morally questionable conduct
Participation in another individual's actions to achieve a specific impact (correct)
Refusal to engage in collaborative undertakings
Strict adherence to moral guidelines

What is the purpose of the Principle of Legitimate Cooperation?

To guide individuals in determining morally acceptable conduct in collaborative actions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must the object of the act not be, according to the Principle of Double Effect?

Intrinsically contradictory to one's fundamental commitment to God and neighbor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Principle of Double Effect?

To determine whether it is morally acceptable to engage in an action that intends to achieve a favorable result despite producing unfavorable outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary moral criteria in the Principle of Double Effect?

The intention must be good, and the action must not be intrinsically evil (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is cooperation characterized in an ethical context?

Participation of one individual in another individual’s actions to achieve a specific impact or participate in a collaborative undertaking (D) Signup and view all the answers