1
Q
What are the consequences of poor ethical reasoning?
A
Poor ethical decisions
Erosion of trust in individual/profession
Moral stress
Burnout
Mental health problems
2
Q
What can you use to look at ethical theories?
A
The ethical matrix
3
Q
What are the columns of the ethical matrix?
A
Stakeholders
Wellbeing (do no harm/do good - utilitarianism)
Autonomy (rules - deontology)
Fairness
4
Q
What is deontology?
A
The idea people (animals) should be treated w dignity and respect
5
Q
What is utilitarianism?
A
The greatest good for the greatest number of people
6
Q
How many vets face ethical dilemmas a week?
A
94%
