RT 104: Ethics and Its Nature

Deontology = A philosophy that emphasizes moral duties and rules Ethics = The study of right and wrong and differentiating them Morality = Personal or cultural values regarding right and wrong Ethos = A characteristic way of acting derived from Greek

Deon = Greek word meaning 'duty' Ethos = Greek term for 'characteristic way of acting' Mos/Moris = Latin translation of the Greek ethos Morality = Derived from the Latin mos/moris

Deontology = Provider has a duty to 'do no harm' Ethics = Guides human actions and decisions Triage = Prioritization of patients based on survival chances Morality = Involves individual personal beliefs about right and wrong

<p>Ethics = Systematic study of principles guiding decisions Morality = Involves cultural definitions of right and wrong Deontology = Focus on consistent adherence to moral rules Ethos = Foundation of moral values and character</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethics = All human actions, especially moral dilemmas Triage = Emergency situations requiring prioritization Deontology = Rules that represent moral duties Morality = Cultural perceptions of ethical behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilitarianism = Actions are judged by their outcomes for the greatest number Deontological ethics = Focus on moral obligations regardless of consequences Virtue ethics = Emphasizes character and virtues over rules and outcomes Consequentialism = Judges morality based solely on the results of an action</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Habit = An action performed almost automatically without much thought Custom = A common method of action practiced by a community Duty = A moral obligation to act in a certain way Virtue = A trait deemed morally good and desirable in a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What should I do? = Deontological ethics What kind of person should I be? = Virtue ethics Does this lead to the greatest good? = Utilitarianism What are the consequences of my actions? = Consequentialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The provider should disclose bad news = Deontological ethics Actions pleasing to the majority are preferred = Utilitarianism Character development is key = Virtue ethics Focus on the results of the action = Consequentialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moral obligation = Duties that individuals must follow Emotional distress = Potential outcome of revealing the truth Positive results = A measure of success in utilitarianism Community habits = Common practices within a social group</p> Signup and view all the answers