Questions and Answers
Good results can justify a bad way to achieve them.
False
The indication for not using tube feeding method is only if the treatment or the procedure is highly unlikely to improve the status goes with the non-maleficence ethical principle.
True
There are no universal truths in ethics because it is NOT difficult to say that customs are either correct or incorrect.
False
All forms of failure to meet the obligations of beneficence is termed:
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Study Notes
Virtue-Based Ethics
- Virtue is linked to individual motives such as sympathy and personal affection.
- Practicing the right moral principles defines ethical healthcare professionals.
Non-Rational Ethical Decision Making
- Habit plays a crucial role in moral decision-making, avoiding repetitive systematic processes for familiar issues.
- Both good habits (e.g., truth-telling) and bad habits (e.g., lying) exist.
- Similar situations may require different decisions, so reliance on habit alone is insufficient.
Obligation-Based Ethics
- Actions reflect an individual's intention to maintain self-respect and autonomy.
Ethical Principles in Practice
- Achieving good results does not justify unethical means; incorrect to rationalize bad actions.
- The non-maleficence principle indicates tube feeding is only contraindicated if it unlikely improves status; answer is False.
Obedience and Authority in Ethics
- Obedience often guides ethical decisions, especially in children and structured environments (military, police, businesses).
- Morality is defined by following rules from authority figures, regardless of personal agreement.
Key Statements on Ethics
- The claim that there are no universal truths in ethics challenges the idea of correct and incorrect customs; this statement is True or False based on context.
- Failing to meet obligations of beneficence is termed negligence.
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Explore the significance of virtue in ethical decision-making, especially within the healthcare profession. This quiz examines how individual characteristics influence moral principles and the effectiveness of habitual moral decision-making. Test your understanding of virtue ethics and its application.