Medical Ethics: Introduction to Basic Principles

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What is ethics?

Ethics is a system of moral principles.

How does ethics differ from morals?

Ethics are the rules you abide by in order to remain within a community or profession, while morals are your personal values that run to the center of your very being.

What do ethics refer to?

Ethics refer to standards of behavior that tell us how human beings ought to act in various situations.

Why is ethics important?

Ethics is important as it affects how people make decisions and lead their lives, and is concerned with what is good for individuals and society. Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic principles of medical ethics?

Respect for patient autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of patient autonomy in medical ethics.

Patient autonomy refers to the patient's freedom to make decisions regarding their own health care procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the practitioner's responsibility in the principle of beneficence?

The practitioner should act in the best interest of the patient. Signup and view all the answers

How is non-maleficence related to medical ethics?

Non-maleficence ensures that the medical procedure does not harm the patient or others in society. Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of justice entail in medical ethics?

Justice involves the fair distribution of health resources and treatment, ensuring fairness and equality. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between ethics and religion, as mentioned in the text.

Ethics is not the same as religion, as many people are not religious but act ethically, and some religious people act unethically. Signup and view all the answers

Why are ethical norms not universal, according to the text?

Ethical norms are not universal because they depend on the sub-culture of the society. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ethics and feelings, according to the text?

Ethics is not the same as feelings, as different persons may have different feelings, but ethics is related to moral principles, what is good and bad, and right and wrong. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define medical ethics?

Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine. Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of non-maleficence emphasize in the context of medical ethics?

The principle of non-maleficence emphasizes ensuring that the medical procedure does not cause harm to the patient or others in society. Signup and view all the answers

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