Introduction to Bioethics

These flashcards cover foundational concepts, ethical principles, and historical context in the field of bioethics as introduced in the course.

Bioethics

The branch of ethics that focuses on ethical issues concerning medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, animals, the environment, and emerging technologies.

Morality

The study of what is right, wrong, good, bad, and the reasons behind these judgments.

Personhood

The status of being a person, particularly in ethical discussions regarding the boundaries of life.

Euthanasia

The practice of intentionally ending a person's life to relieve suffering.

Autonomy

The right of individuals to make decisions about their own lives and bodies.

Paternalism

Interfering with a person's liberty or autonomy for their own good.

Beneficence

The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient.

Justice

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

Belmont Report

A report outlining ethical principles for research involving human subjects, emphasizing respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.

Interdisciplinary

Involving two or more academic disciplines; bioethics blends ethics with medicine, law, economics, and public policy.

Global Health Equity

The principle of ensuring that all individuals have fair access to health resources, regardless of their geographical or economic status.

10/90 Problem

The disparity where 90% of medical research resources are allocated to diseases affecting 10% of the global population.

Controversial Ideas

Issues that may evoke strong and varying opinions and beliefs among individuals.