Ethical concepts

Question 1

Beneficence

Answer 1

The commitment to maximising benefits and minimising the risks and harms involved in taking a particular position or course of action.

Question 2

Integrity

Answer 2

The commitment to searching for knowledge and understanding, and the honest reporting of all sources of information and results, whether favourable or unfavourable.

Question 3

Justice

Answer 3

Involves fair consideration of competing claims, no unfair burden on a particular group, and fair access to benefits of an action.

Question 4

Non-maleficence

Answer 4

Involves avoiding the causations of harm

Question 5

Respect

Answer 5

Involves the consideration of the value of living things, giving due regard, and consideration of the capacity of living things to make their own decisions.