The Basic Ethical Frameworks Include Sets of Ideas

question 10

Multiple Choice

The basic ethical frameworks include sets of ideas. What might be descriptions for these differing sets?

• A) 'Ethical egoism' suggests that a person should act so as to produce the greatest wealth and outcome for themselves.
• B) Utilitarianism suggests it is an ethically right to allow wealth to count for more than the life of the unfortunate person who might be next in line.
• C) 'Ethical altruism' suggests individuals have a moral obligation to help themselves. To be ethical we must act in a manner that produces the best outcome for ourselves and not others.
• D) Teleological approaches look at at the consequences of an action and Deontological frameworks consider the intention of the person making the decision.

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Definitions:

Medical Terminology

The specialized language used by healthcare professionals to accurately describe the human body, its conditions, procedures, and processes.

Prioritizing

Arranging in order of importance.

Clinical Diagnosis

Identification of a disease by history, laboratory findings, and symptoms.

Objective

A specific, measurable goal intended to be achieved within a finite time frame.