Bioethics

• What are the three approaches to bioethics?


  Consequence-based approach

  Rule-based approach

  Virtues-based approach
• What is a consequences based approach?


  Aims to maximize positive outcomes while minimizing negative outcomes.
• What is the main focus of a person who uses a consequence based approach?


  What will be the consequences of my actions?
• What is a rule based approach?


  Promotes decision making that aligns with an approved set of rules or duty
• What would someone with a rule based approach think?


  What will occur if I follow the rules?
• What is a virtues based approach?


  Focuses on moral character of the individual, and decisions are made on the base of being virtuous
• What is the main focus of a person who uses a virtues based approach?


  What would a good person do?
• What are the five ethical concepts?


  Integrity, justice, beneficence, non-maleficence, respect
• What is integrity?


  Integrity is the commitment to knowledge
• What is justice?


  The commitment to fairness
• What is beneficence?


  The commitment to maximizing benefits and minimizing harm. It promotes the wellbeing and good of other persons
• What is non-maleficence?


  The commitment to minimizing harm. It encourages individuals to act in a way that removes as much harm as possible. In prioritizing minimizing harm, it is sometimes to the detriment of people's freedom of choice and autonomy.
• What is respect?


  The commitment to consideration