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Deontologic theory (duty):
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You are going to do whatever you have to do to protect life at all costs. It is your duty to prolong that life.
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Utilitarian theory
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(cost vs. gain): They want to weigh the cost and gain. The end justifies the means. That is whatever you do, the end result is justified. The quality of life versus quantity of life
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Distributive justice
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The fair distribution of benefits in society. This is a way of treating everyone equally so they all have the same potential benefits and gains. (EX: Everyone has an equal right to health care.)
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Teleological theory
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natural laws
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Beneficence
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The actions one take should promote good. Whatever we do should be for the good of our patients. (One is required to do or promote good for others.)
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Nonmaleficence
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We are not going to do anything to harm our patients. (One must avoid risking or causing harm to others.)
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Autonomy
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Personal freedom and determination. We have the freedom of health care providers to think for ourselves. (People have the right to self-determination. This includes the right to respect, privacy, and the information necessary to make decisions.)
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Justice
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Give each person the same considerations. (All people should be treated equally and fairly regardless of disease or social or economic status.)
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ethics
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The determination of the best course of action in any given situation.
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ethical reasoning
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The analysis of what is morally right and reasonable.
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bio ethics
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Applying ethics in the healthcare setting.
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ethical dilemma
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A situation where there is no obvious solution that appears satisfactory.
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