Moral and Ethical Issues

Not all ethical standards can be legal, and not all legal standards can be ethical.

• True

• False

Legal standard is related to the moral obligation of knowing what is right and wrong.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Legal standards follow a set of rules, in which the actions executed by the producers and consumers of information must be based on the law, and anyone can be punished if those rules are violated.

Scope of copyright which refers to the owner's entitlement that the IP is his/her own original work and none could ever claim it as theirs.

• Economic right

• Moral right

What is the definition of "ethics" as it pertains to bioethics?

• The study of laws governing medical practices

• The moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity

• The scientific study of living organisms

• The financial aspects of healthcare

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How does "morality" differ from "ethics" in the context of bioethics?

• Morality is a personal belief system, while ethics is a professional code of conduct

• Morality is legally binding, while ethics is not

• Morality is concerned with financial decisions, while ethics is not

• Morality is a scientific principle, while ethics is philosophical

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term "autonomy" mean in the context of bioethics?

• The ability to make one's own decisions

• The obligation to do good

• The distribution of resources

• The enforcement of laws

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes "beneficence" in bioethics?

• Avoiding harm

• Promoting the well-being of others

• Respecting patient autonomy

• Ensuring justice

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How does "equity" differ from "equality" in the context of bioethics?

• Equity involves treating everyone the same, while equality involves fairness

• Equity involves fairness and justice, while equality involves treating everyone the same

• Equity is a legal term, while equality is a moral term

• Equity is concerned with financial resources, while equality is not

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the primary focus of "bioethics"?

• The study of biological organisms

• The ethical issues arising from advances in biology and medicine

• The financial management of healthcare institutions

• The legal regulations of medical practices

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'moral relativism'?

• A) The belief that moral principles are universal and unchanging

• B) The belief that moral principles are determined by cultural context and personal perspective

• C) The belief that moral principles are dictated by religious texts

• D) The belief that moral principles are irrelevant in modern society