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What does the Principle of Double Effect pertain to in ethical decision-making?
What does the Principle of Double Effect pertain to in ethical decision-making?
- The justification of actions that cause both good and bad effects (correct)
- The necessity of avoiding all harmful actions
- The requirement to seek approval for all actions
- The morality of an action based solely on its outcome
Which principle addresses the ethics of cooperating with wrongdoers?
Which principle addresses the ethics of cooperating with wrongdoers?
- Principle of Beneficence
- Principle of Legitimate Cooperation (correct)
- Principle of Autonomy
- Principle of Justice
Which of the following best describes the Principle of Justice?
Which of the following best describes the Principle of Justice?
- Respecting individual rights without exception
- Promoting the greatest good for the greatest number
- Ensuring fairness and equality in actions (correct)
- Acting solely based on personal beliefs
Which option is a primary concern of the Principle of Beneficence?
Which option is a primary concern of the Principle of Beneficence?
Which ethical concern is directly linked to the notion of cooperation in ethical dilemmas?
Which ethical concern is directly linked to the notion of cooperation in ethical dilemmas?
What is a key aspect of justice in healthcare systems?
What is a key aspect of justice in healthcare systems?
Why is it important to keep justice central in complex healthcare systems?
Why is it important to keep justice central in complex healthcare systems?
Which of the following dimensions does justice in healthcare encompass?
Which of the following dimensions does justice in healthcare encompass?
How does justice impact access to healthcare services?
How does justice impact access to healthcare services?
What is a potential challenge when applying justice in healthcare?
What is a potential challenge when applying justice in healthcare?
What is essential for practitioners in health care according to ethical standards?
What is essential for practitioners in health care according to ethical standards?
Which of the following best describes the ethics of health care roles?
Which of the following best describes the ethics of health care roles?
What should a practitioner prioritize according to health care ethics?
What should a practitioner prioritize according to health care ethics?
How should health care practitioners approach their assigned roles ethically?
How should health care practitioners approach their assigned roles ethically?
What consequence might arise from not practicing within the constraints of one's role?
What consequence might arise from not practicing within the constraints of one's role?
What is the primary focus of the policies and practices mentioned?
What is the primary focus of the policies and practices mentioned?
Which statement best describes the commitment associated with these practices?
Which statement best describes the commitment associated with these practices?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the policies mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the policies mentioned?
What aspect of social justice is emphasized in the content?
What aspect of social justice is emphasized in the content?
How can policies promote fairness according to the content?
How can policies promote fairness according to the content?
What is the relationship between intended harm and intended good in moral reasoning?
What is the relationship between intended harm and intended good in moral reasoning?
Which statement best reflects the principle of moral justification described?
Which statement best reflects the principle of moral justification described?
In moral discussions, what is the role of unintended harm?
In moral discussions, what is the role of unintended harm?
How should moral actions be evaluated according to these principles?
How should moral actions be evaluated according to these principles?
What is the main criterion for assessing the ethical implications of an action?
What is the main criterion for assessing the ethical implications of an action?
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Study Notes
Principle of Double Effect
- The Principle of Double Effect is a moral principle that helps to guide decision-making in situations where an action has both positive and negative consequences.
- It states that it is permissible to perform an action that has a foreseen but unintended negative consequence, if the positive consequence is intended and outweighs the negative consequence.
- The harm must never be intended but merely tolerated as causally connected with the good intended.
- The good must outweigh the harm.
- This principle is often used in medical ethics to justify actions such as administering pain medication that may shorten a patient’s life but also relieve their suffering.
Justice
- Encompasses multiple dimensions in healthcare.
- Ensures equitable treatment and access to services.
- Focuses on the fair allocation of healthcare resources.
- Important to keep justice central in complex healthcare systems.
- Promote policies and practices that support fairness for everyone.
- Commitment to justice for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.
Principle of Legitimate Cooperation
- Whatever the assigned role, the ethics of health care require that the practitioner practice faithfully within the constraints of the role.
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