Ethics

Question 1

What is ethics

Answer 1

The study of what is morally right and what is morally wrong
A study of what we ought to do and how we should live

Question 2

What are medical ethics

Answer 2

Deals with ethical issues in healthcare settings

Teaches medical students and healthcare professionals what they ought to do and the ability to explain the reasons

Question 3

What are the 3 levels of medical ethics

Answer 3

Laws (both written and case law)
Guidelines and recommendations (GMC guidance or NHS policies)
Ethics as ability to critically and morally reason

Question 4

What are the 5 ethical theories

Answer 4

Deontology 
Consequentialism / Utilitarianism
Communitarianism / Community ethics 
Virtue ethics 
Religious theories

Question 5

What are the 4 main principles according to Beauchamp and Childress

Answer 5

Respect for autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice

Question 6

What are 6 other pricinples and values

Answer 6

Dignity
Respect 
Honour 
Trust
Honesty
Privacy / confidentiality