Professional-patient relationships
Method and moral justification.
Morality and ethical theory. Moral dilemmas and moral reasoning ; Ethical theories and biomedical ethics ; Tests of ethical theories ; Moral and nonmoral action-guides
Utilitarian and deontological theories. Utilitarianism ; Deontological theories ; The place of rules ; Rights
The principle of autonomy. The concept of autonomy ; Informed consent ; Refusal of treatment ; Autonomous suicide
The principle of nonmaleficence. The concept of nonmaleficence ; The principle of double effect ; Killing and letting die ; Optional and obligatory means of treatment ; Proxy decision makers: standards and procedures
The principle of beneficence. The concept of beneficence ; Costs and benefits ; Paternalism
The principle of justice. The concept of justice ; Material principles of justice ; Relevant properties ; Fair opportunity ; Macroallocation and health policy ; Microallocation
Professional/patient relationships. Rules of veracity ; Rules of confidentiality and privacy ; Rules of fidelity ; Conflicts among contractual and role obligations
Ideals, virtues, and conscientious actions. Ideals ; Virtues and character ; Conscientious actions.
