Question 1

What is the principle of non-maleficence in bioethics?

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The duty to not cause harm to patients.

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The belief that healthcare should be distributed according to need.

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The belief that it is ethical to use humans as subjects in dangerous medical experiments.

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The belief that it is acceptable to lie to patients if it is in their best interest.

Question 2

What is the principle of autonomy in bioethics?

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Respect for an individual's right to make decisions about their own health and medical treatment.

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The belief that it is acceptable to withhold medical information from patients to prevent them from making bad decisions.

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The belief that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

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The belief that it is morally acceptable to perform medical experiments on prisoners.

Question 3

What is the principle of beneficence in bioethics?

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The obligation to act in the best interests of patients and to provide benefits while balancing risks and costs.

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The belief that healthcare should be distributed according to ability to pay.

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The belief that it is ethical to perform medical experiments on animals without their consent.

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The belief that patients have the right to refuse any medical treatment.

Question 4

What is the principle of justice in bioethics?

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The obligation to treat patients fairly and equitably, and to allocate healthcare resources fairly.

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The belief that it is acceptable to prioritize the care of wealthy patients over poor patients.

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The belief that medical professionals have the right to make decisions about a patient's healthcare without their input.

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The belief that it is ethical to perform medical experiments on vulnerable populations without their consent.

Question 5

What is the principle of veracity in bioethics?

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The obligation to tell the truth and not deceive patients.

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The belief that medical professionals have the right to lie to patients to influence their medical decisions.

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The belief that it is acceptable to withhold information from patients if it is in their best interest.

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The belief that patients do not have the right to know their healthcare information.

Question 6

What is the principle of confidentiality in bioethics?

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The obligation to protect patient information and respect their privacy.

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The belief that it is ethical to use patient data in research studies without consent.

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The belief that medical professionals have the right to disclose patient information to third parties without their consent.

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The belief that patients do not have the right to control who has access to their medical records.

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