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What does the principle of stewardship emphasize about human beings?
What does the principle of stewardship emphasize about human beings?
How is accountability closely related to stewardship?
How is accountability closely related to stewardship?
What type of prerogative allows for freedom in responsibility?
What type of prerogative allows for freedom in responsibility?
Which example illustrates the concept of accountability in human life?
Which example illustrates the concept of accountability in human life?
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What does 'prerogative for use' imply in stewardship?
What does 'prerogative for use' imply in stewardship?
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Why does blaming external factors for failures contradict accountability?
Why does blaming external factors for failures contradict accountability?
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What role does intellect play in the context of stewardship?
What role does intellect play in the context of stewardship?
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Which of the following best defines the term 'delegated prerogative'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'delegated prerogative'?
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What does accountability involve in the context of personal actions?
What does accountability involve in the context of personal actions?
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In the medical field, what is essential for a medical student's accountability?
In the medical field, what is essential for a medical student's accountability?
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Which of the following is a potential result of ignoring accountability in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following is a potential result of ignoring accountability in a healthcare setting?
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How does stewardship relate to the principle of accountability?
How does stewardship relate to the principle of accountability?
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What must individuals consider regarding the principle of stewardship and accountability?
What must individuals consider regarding the principle of stewardship and accountability?
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What is a key moral obligation associated with accountability?
What is a key moral obligation associated with accountability?
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Which of the following accurately describes a consequence of irresponsibility in healthcare?
Which of the following accurately describes a consequence of irresponsibility in healthcare?
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What is the relationship between human dignity and the principle of accountability?
What is the relationship between human dignity and the principle of accountability?
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What are the two facets of responsibility mentioned in relation to bodily risks?
What are the two facets of responsibility mentioned in relation to bodily risks?
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Which principle requires that expected benefits must outweigh the risks?
Which principle requires that expected benefits must outweigh the risks?
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How should doctors approach patients' values according to the content?
How should doctors approach patients' values according to the content?
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What does prudent stewardship entail regarding the powers entrusted to individuals?
What does prudent stewardship entail regarding the powers entrusted to individuals?
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What is a defining characteristic of stewardship according to the passage?
What is a defining characteristic of stewardship according to the passage?
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What is the relationship between stewardship and accountability?
What is the relationship between stewardship and accountability?
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Why is it said that no one is an 'island' in terms of responsibility?
Why is it said that no one is an 'island' in terms of responsibility?
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What is meant by the statement that 'the greater the love with which man risks his life, the purer the witness'?
What is meant by the statement that 'the greater the love with which man risks his life, the purer the witness'?
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What does the concept of stewardship refer to in the context of the provided content?
What does the concept of stewardship refer to in the context of the provided content?
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What virtue is associated with the exercise of prudent decision-making according to the content?
What virtue is associated with the exercise of prudent decision-making according to the content?
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What is required for taking risks, as suggested in the content?
What is required for taking risks, as suggested in the content?
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According to the content, why is risking one's life to save another considered justified?
According to the content, why is risking one's life to save another considered justified?
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What is described as an exclusively divine prerogative in human life?
What is described as an exclusively divine prerogative in human life?
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What happens if one cannot be responsible for the outcomes of a risk according to the provided content?
What happens if one cannot be responsible for the outcomes of a risk according to the provided content?
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Which of the following statements reflects the principle of stewardship as discussed in the content?
Which of the following statements reflects the principle of stewardship as discussed in the content?
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What does the drowning victim scenario symbolize in the context of stewardship?
What does the drowning victim scenario symbolize in the context of stewardship?
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What is the primary responsibility of a human person according to the principle of stewardship?
What is the primary responsibility of a human person according to the principle of stewardship?
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What does exercising prerogatives entail?
What does exercising prerogatives entail?
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Which type of prerogative refers to rights over one's own possessions?
Which type of prerogative refers to rights over one's own possessions?
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Why should individuals abide by guidelines of stewardship regarding others?
Why should individuals abide by guidelines of stewardship regarding others?
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What is a consequence of failing to follow the principles of accountability?
What is a consequence of failing to follow the principles of accountability?
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How does prudent stewardship manifest in an individual’s behavior?
How does prudent stewardship manifest in an individual’s behavior?
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What impact should exercising one’s actions have according to the principle of stewardship?
What impact should exercising one’s actions have according to the principle of stewardship?
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What is a key characteristic of delegated prerogatives?
What is a key characteristic of delegated prerogatives?
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Study Notes
Stewardship and Accountability
- Stewardship and accountability are principles of responsibility, with two facets: stewardship (responsibility for) and accountability (responsibility to).
- Stewardship is how someone uses their autonomy and freedom responsibly.
- Accountability is the responsibility to acknowledge and accept the consequences of one's actions.
- Both principles are intertwined; one affects the other.
Dangers and Risks
- Life is full of dangers and risks, even when under our stewardship.
- Expected benefit must be proportionate to the risk.
- Doctors must balance benefits and risks using the principle of proportionality.
- Higher service rendered for the common good justifies taking greater risks.
Examples of Danger and Risk
- Saving a drowning person: This risk is justifiable due to the love and concern for the patient.
- Exposing oneself to a virus without protection: This risk is not justifiable because there are medical protocols to follow.
Prerogatives
- Prerogatives are choices encountered in life, representing the exercise of stewardship and accountability.
- These choices fall under three types:
- Absolute Prerogative: The complete right to own and control something, like a personal item.
- Prerogative "For Use": The right to use but not own, like the use of our own life.
- Delegated Prerogative: Rights and responsibilities given by someone or something else.
Human Life
- The absolute prerogative in human life is exclusively divine.
- We do not own our lives but are entrusted with their stewardship, exercising "prerogative for use."
- This means using our lives for good through responsible choices.
Summary
- The human person is responsible for themselves because their actions impact others.
- Prudent stewardship means respecting the dignity of all people.
- We encounter prerogatives in life and should understand our responsibilities in exercising them.
- By fulfilling our responsibilities, we can act ethically and respond properly to the choices presented to us.
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Test your understanding of the principles of stewardship and accountability. This quiz explores how these concepts intertwine with risks and dangers in real-life situations. Additionally, it examines the ethical considerations involved in balancing benefits and risks in decision-making.
