Moral and Ethical Issues

Which term refers to the ethical principle of respecting a patient's right to make their own decisions?

• Justice

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Nonmaleficence

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the significance of "informed consent" in bioethics?

• It allows patients to make decisions without any information

• It ensures patients are fully aware of the risks and benefits before agreeing to a procedure

• It is a legal document that replaces patient autonomy

• It is only required for experimental treatments

In bioethics, what is the difference between "beneficence" and "nonmaleficence"?

• Beneficence is about avoiding harm; nonmaleficence is about doing good.

• Beneficence refers to the legal obligations of healthcare providers; nonmaleficence refers to patient consent.

• Beneficence is a principle of justice; nonmaleficence is a principle of autonomy.

• Beneficence is about doing good; nonmaleficence is about avoiding harm.

Which of the following best describes "laws" in the context of bioethics?

• Guidelines for ethical behavior

• Rules established by states or governing bodies

• Personal beliefs about right and wrong

• Scientific principles governing biological research

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is an example of autonomy in healthcare decision-making?

• Family members making healthcare decisions for the patient without their consent

• Patient refusing a recommended treatment or procedure

• Patient blindly following all recommendations without question

• Doctor making all decisions without patient input

Ethics are a system of what?

• moral principals

• rules for journalists to follow

• questioning

• journalistic writing

Answer explanation

Remember that ethics rely on having correct morals, knowing right from wrong.

passing someone else's work off as your own is.....

• plagiarism

• slander

• libel

• defamation

Answer explanation

Using someone else's work and claiming it as your own is plagiarism. You must give credit where it is due. If not, you could be in a lot of legal trouble.

Which term refers to the ethical principle of respecting a patient's right to make their own decisions?

• Justice

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Nonmaleficence

What is the significance of 'informed consent' in bioethics?

• It allows patients to make decisions without any information

• It ensures patients are fully aware of the risks and benefits before agreeing to a procedure

• It is a legal document that replaces patient autonomy

• It is only required for experimental treatments

In bioethics, what is the difference between 'beneficence' and 'nonmaleficence'?

• Beneficence is about avoiding harm; nonmaleficence is about doing good.

• Beneficence refers to the legal obligations of healthcare providers; nonmaleficence refers to patient consent.

• Beneficence is a principle of justice; nonmaleficence is a principle of autonomy.

• Beneficence is about doing good; nonmaleficence is about avoiding harm.