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bioethics

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what do approaches to bioethics mean ? ways to decide if something is right or wrong in bio
what are the three approaches to bioethics ? consequences based, duty/rule based, virtues based
what does consequences based mean ? what will happen because of this action ? places importance on the consequences of the action , aiming to maximise the positive outcomes, and minimise the negative effects
what does rule based/ duty mean ? is this action right or wrong regardless of the outcome ? places importance on the idea that people have a duty to act in a certain way, and ethical rules must be followed, regardless of what may be produced eg: killing animals for medical research
what does virtues based mean ? what would a good person do ? consideration is given to the moral character of the person carrying out the action, providing guidance about the characteristics of a good person to act in a good way
differences between ethical concepts and approaches ? approaches = how you think about it (eg: focusing on the outcome) concepts = what you consider (eg: respect)
what is integrity ? acting honestly and transparently by accurately collecting, reporting, and communicating information, including results that are unfavourable, so as to permit public scrutiny
what is justice ? Justice is ensuring fairness by distributing benefits and burdens equally, and avoiding unfair disadvantage to any group
what is beneficence ? Beneficence is the ethical obligation to maximise benefits and promote wellbeing while minimising harm
what is non-maleficence ? involves avoiding causations of harm , the harm from taking a course of action shouldn't be disproportionate to the benefits
what is respect ? involves considering that all living things have intrinsic value( because it exists) and / or instrumental value (because its useful) , and giving appropriate consideration to their welfare, autonomy, and rights
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