BIOETHICS
In previous units, you explored the various ethical theories that have been developed to answer the question of how people should act. In this unit, you will apply this knowledge to ethical issues in the field of medicine. You will look at issues such as informed consent, access to healthcare, and medical privacy.
Infer the impact of ethical decisions on medical and healthcare issues.
This week’s reading will focus on bioethics. One chapter is a brief introduction to the larger field of bioethics and will cover several topics including human cloning, genetic modification, and human embryonic stem cell research. The key to analyzing these issues is the logical application of the ethical theories you studied in Units 1 and 2. You will also read about one of the oldest theories -- virtue theory.
Why are there instances in which private medical information should be revealed to others to protect individuals or the public from harm? Please explain your position using ethical reasoning and theories.
Compare the original Hippocratic Oath and the modern version created by Dr. Louis Lasagna in 1948. What difference do you find to be most drastic? Which version do you believe better reflects your own view of ethics? Why?
How is “good” determined? Explain in one or two sentences what the theory argues is the correct way to determine what is right. This is the main argument of the theory in a nutshell.
Most Noted Philosopher(s): Name the philosopher or philosophers most closely associated with the theory.
Major Strengths: Using phrases or sentences, list at least two major strengths that are specific to that theory.
Major Weaknesses: Using phrases or sentences, list at least two major weaknesses that are specific to that theory.
Various theories have been offered to explain the best way to determine what is ethical. The search for “good” or correct actions and thoughts has provided several strong approaches that are actively used today. While all of the various ethical theories seek to lead one to be ethical, they differ on how this should be accomplished. Each approach has its own strengths and weaknesses. It is important to understand these differences when analyzing ethical decisions from various perspectives.
you explored issues in bioethics and examined the ethical principles behind patient confidentiality and access to healthcare. You discussed how ethical decisions impact healthcare and medical issues. For example, you looked at how ethical theories that seek the greater good for society and individual interests guide the disclosure of health information that could be required to safeguard public safety. You also explored deeply virtue theory which seeks to develop people of good character.
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