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Biomedical Ethics - CSU Chico
Note cards for Becky White's Biomedical Ethics course
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Medical
Undergraduate 4
10/20/2009

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Term
C = Consequences
Definition

a. Nonmaleficence

b. Beneficence

c. Utility

Term
A = Autonomy or Respect for Person
Definition
A = Autonomy or Respect for Person
Term
R = Rights
Definition
a. To not be killed (right to life)
b. To not be harmed
c. To be aided in times of serious need
d. To divisional authority
Term
V = Virtues
Definition
a. Integrity (walking the walk)
b. Fidelity (talking the talk; keeping your promises)
c. Compassion (caring attempts to relieve distress of others)
d. Courage (sucking it up)
e. Tolerance (it's not all about you)
Term
E = Equality/Fairness (Justice)
Definition
a. Equality: Treat equals equally
b. Fairness
1) Give people what they deserve
2) Do no give people what they do not deserve
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