Ethical Principles in Healthcare

Mason is faced with a moral dilemma. What does the teleological approach emphasize in his decision-making process?

• The right thing to do is the good thing to do.

• The basic rightness and wrongness of an act depends on the intrinsic nature.

• Focuses primarily on the heart of the person performing the act.

• There is a Supreme or Divine being that sets down the rules.

In a debate class, Priya argues that the rightness and wrongness of an act depends on the intrinsic nature, while Oliver believes it is about the promotion of happiness and the greatest net increase of pleasure over pain. David, on the other hand, thinks it is about the heart of the person performing the act. What is the deontological approach based on?

• The rightness and wrongness of an act depends on the intrinsic nature.

• The promotion of happiness and the greatest net increase of pleasure over pain.

• The heart of the person performing the act.

• The rules set down by a Supreme being.

During a discussion in class, Abigail asked, 'What is the focus of virtue ethics?'

• The heart of the person performing the act.

• The consequences of actions.

• The rules set down by a Supreme being.

• The intrinsic nature of actions.

In a debate class, Kai argues that the consequences of actions are what truly matter when making ethical decisions. What is the primary concern of consequentialism?

• The intrinsic nature of actions.

• The consequences of actions.

• The heart of the person performing the act.

• The rules set down by a Supreme being.

Which ethical theory focuses on the character of the moral agent?

• Deontological ethics.

• Consequentialism.

• Virtue ethics.

• Teleological ethics.

What does the principle of utilitarianism advocate?

• The greatest good for the greatest number.

• The intrinsic value of actions.

• The importance of moral rules.

• The character of the individual.

What is the main focus of deontological ethics?

• The consequences of actions.

• The intrinsic nature of actions.

• The rules and duties that govern actions.

• The character of the moral agent.

In ethical discussions, what does the term 'moral relativism' refer to?

• The belief that moral truths are absolute.

• The idea that morality is subjective and varies between cultures.

• The view that only consequences matter in ethical decision-making.

• The principle that actions are right or wrong based on their adherence to rules.

Which ethical theory is primarily concerned with the outcomes of actions rather than the actions themselves?

• Virtue ethics.

• Deontological ethics.

• Consequentialism.

• Natural law ethics.

Which ethical theory emphasizes adherence to moral rules and duties?

• Virtue ethics.

• Deontological ethics.

• Consequentialism.

• Natural law ethics.