Radiology and Imaging Sciences: Medical Ethics & Law Vocabulary 1

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the Professional Ethics module for radiography students, focusing on key ethical theories and principles.

Autonomy

self-governing

Beneficence

doing of good; active promotion of goodness, kindness, & charity

Consequentialism

theory that states whether something is good or bad depends on its outcomes

Ethical Dilemmas

situational challenge as to what to do about two or more equally difficult problems

Fidelity

strict observance of duties, loyalty, & faithfulness to others

Justice

equitable conduct when dealing with others

Moral principles

universal guides that come from basic moral truths

Morals

generally accepted customs & conduct in society

Nonconsequentialism

the theory that denies that the rightness or wrongness of our conduct is determined solely by the goodness or badness of the consequences

Nonmaleficence

high value of avoiding harm to others

Principle-based ethics

using moral principles for resolving an ethical dilemma

Principlism

approach used in biomedical ethics that uses the structure of ethical principles

Veracity

telling the truth

Virtues

traits of character that are socially valued

Virtue-based ethics

a trait-like strength that leads to morally & socially valued actions