Truth-telling, Confidentiality, Informed Consent & Paternalism

Imagine Avery, Liam, Abigail, Olivia, Benjamin, and Michael are all superheroes participating in a top-secret medical study to enhance their powers. Which moral foundation ensures they are fully informed and have given their superhero consent to participate?

• Respect for autonomy

• Respect for justice

• Preservation of confidentiality

• Medical paternalism

Grace, James, and William are having a lively debate in their health class about the significance of medical confidentiality. Grace thinks it's all about safeguarding the doctor's reputation, James is of the opinion that it's to guarantee equal treatment for all patients, while William insists it's to yield better medical outcomes. Who among them is primarily on the right track?

• Grace: To safeguard the doctor's reputation

• James: To guarantee equal treatment for all patients

• William: To yield better medical outcomes

• None of them

Aiden, David, and Ava are having a lively debate about the phrase 'doctor knows best'. In the whirlwind of medical paternalism, what does this phrase mean?

• It highlights the crucial role of patient autonomy

• It mirrors a long-standing tradition of paternalism in medicine

• It fosters transparent communication between doctor and patient

• It motivates patients to make informed decisions

Imagine this scenario: Mia and Luna are having a chat when Michael rushes in, excitedly claiming he's finished his epic space-themed homework. But Luna, with her detective hat on, suspects that Michael might be spinning a yarn. According to Sissela Bok, what would be the key factor in determining whether Michael's statement is a cosmic lie?

• The truth or falsity of Michael's statement

• The complexity of the information Michael provided

• The intention behind Michael's statement

• Mia's understanding of Michael's statement

Imagine a scenario where Noah, a healthcare professional, is discussing a treatment plan with his patient, Abigail. Michael, Arjun, and Benjamin are observing this interaction as part of their medical training. What is the main concern regarding the power gradient between Noah and Abigail?

• The risk of information overload for Abigail, as observed by Michael

• The potential for Abigail to make uninformed decisions, as noted by Arjun

• The difficulty in obtaining proper consent from Abigail, as pointed out by Benjamin

• The temptation for Noah to take over decision-making, as discussed among the trainees

Imagine this scenario: Zoe, a renowned doctor, is contemplating whether to disclose all the technical details about a procedure to her patient, Ava. Daniel, a medical student observing the situation, wonders what the main concern is with this traditional approach. Can you help Daniel understand?

• Ava might not fully understand the procedure

• The risk of overwhelming Ava with complex information

• Obtaining proper consent from Ava could be challenging

• Ava might end up making uninformed decisions

Imagine Benjamin, Samuel, and Lily are medical students who have just discovered a time machine! They decide to use it to go back in time and learn about the philosophical approaches that form the ethical framework for their field directly from the philosophers themselves. Which approaches are they most likely discussing on their time-traveling adventure?

• Deontology and consequentialism

• Relativism and nihilism

• Existentialism and hedonism

• Utilitarianism and virtue ethics