Biomedical Ethics - Week 2 Lecture

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and principles related to values and ethical decision-making in the context of biomedical ethics.

Values

Important and lasting beliefs of individuals or groups that influence behavior and decision-making.

Intrinsic Satisfaction

A sense of fulfillment or contentment that comes from engaging in activities aligned with one's values.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation in which there is a conflict between two competing moral values or principles that makes it difficult to decide what to do.

Autonomy

The principle that individuals have the right to make their own choices and decisions.

Beneficence

The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient or promoting good.

Non-maleficence

The ethical principle of not causing harm to others.

Justice

The ethical principle that emphasizes fairness and equality in the distribution of resources and treatment.

Cultural Norms

Shared standards and patterns that guide the behavior of people within a specific culture.

Regulatory Bodies

Organizations that establish and enforce laws or guidelines related to professional conduct.

Peer Pressure

Influence from members of one's peer group that affects individual behavior, often in the context of conforming to group norms.