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In Kant's view, your action has a moral worth if and only if ... Group of answer choices you do what duty requires. it is performed out of a desire to benefit others. you do it because you understand that it is the right thing to do. it maximizes happiness.
According to Kant, the ultimate end of human action is ... Group of answer choices pleasure. the greatest good for the greatest number. happiness. morally deserved happiness.
Unlike the principle of universalizability, the principle of humanity can account for the immorality of what? Group of answer choices The fanatic A lying promise Slavery Harming animals
According to Kant's theory, non-human animals ... Group of answer choices are moral agents. have some moral rights, but not to the same degree as humans. are the moral equals of humans. have no moral rights.
In Kant's theory, a maxim is … Group of answer choices a piece of wisdom handed down over many generations. an objectively correct moral rule. a principle of action that one gives to oneself. a false moral principle.
According to Kant, what is a categorical imperative? Group of answer choices A principle of action that one gives to oneself A command of reason that does not depend on our desires A principle of action that one gives to others A command of reason that depends on our desires
Treating someone as an end is to … Group of answer choices treat her in a way that makes her better off. treat her with the respect she deserves. treat her as a goal. treat her as if you'll never see her again.
What is the Amoralist’s Challenge a direct challenge to? Group of answer choices Kant’s claim that immoral conduct is irrational Kant’s principle of universalizability Kant’s verdict in the lying promise case Kant’s claim that every action has a maxim
provide a way of measuring our actions AND punish us when our actions break the law.
specialists who give thought to ethical concerns as they pertain to medicine and medical research.
The practice of medicine in a particular state, including the requirements and methods of licensure
An ethical theory based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number
the right of all employees to certain procedures when their rights are in jeopardy.
Which component of values and concepts used in ethical decision making?-Obligation of the provider to keep a patient's protected health information safe-Evident in all codes of ethics-Health information can be shared with patient permission-Includes: medical/dental history, examination findings, discussion of treatment options and choices, and all records
Components when evaluating ______:Understanding the situationAppreciation of the consequencesReasoning in thought processCommunicating choices and wishes
legal requirement to report certain disease or suspected child maltreatment
What might the pts right to confidentiality often be balanced against?
Which conecpets used in ethical decision making deals with Prima Facie Duties ?
belief that it is right to keep promises and fullfill commitments
Which component of values and concepts used in ethical decision making?-Based on the patient exercising autonomy in decision making-Components: Capacity, Voluntariness, Disclosure, Recommendation, Understanding, Decision & Authorization