Three types of ethical theories are
- Utilitarianism
- Deontology
- Virtue Ethics
Define ethics
What we ought to do or not to do
Define Utilitarianism
The goal of utilitarianism is to promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number
Define Deontology
Based on whether the action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules, rather then based on consequences
Define Virtue Ethics
Its person rather then action based, and looks at the person carrying out the action.
Name the two parts of Utilitarianism
- Act utilitarianism
- Rule utilitarianism
Define Act Utilitarianism
- Relates to the overall happiness
- Considered morally right if the act produces overall happiness
What are the differences between Act and Rule Utilitarianism
Act utilitarianism beliefs that the action becomes morally right if it makes the greater number of people happy, while rule utilitarianism beliefs that moral correctness of a action is based on correctness of the rule that allows it to achieve the greatest good.
Name some Virtues of a Paramedic
- Patient
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Care
- Courage
- Competence
- Humour
4 principles of Beauchamp and Childes are
- Autonomy - Self governed
- Beneficence - Acting in the best interests of others
- Non-maleficence - Above all do no harm
- Justice - Fairness and equality
Name the codes of why we ethical approval in research
- Nuremberg 1946
- Declaration of Geneva 1948 (dr’s Oath)
- Declaration of Helsinki 1964
Ethical principles governing research involving humans should include
- Protection from Harm
- Promote benefit
- Informed Consent
- Justice
Legal framework are
- MCA 2005
- Human Tissue Act 2004
- DPA 1998
- Animals Act 1986
Name the ethical committees in the UK
- Gene Therapy Advisory Committee
- Uk Xenotransplantation Interim Regulatory Authority
- Human Fertilisation and Embryology Agency
