Questions

1. What is ethics?
2. Why should one study ethics?
3. What is morality?
4. Describe the ethical theories presented in this chapter.
5. What is ethical relativism? What is the relevance of this concept to individuals of various cultures living in the same society?
6. Describe the various ethical principles reviewed and how they might be helpful in resolving healthcare ethical dilemmas.
7. Describe virtue ethics and values. How do virtues and values differ?
8. Discuss why "courage" could be considered as the greatest of all virtues.
9. Discuss how religion can affect one's character.
10. Describe the principle of justice and how it can affect the decision-making process.
11. Explain how you would allocate scarce resources in the provision of health care.
12. What is "situational ethics"? Why do people behave differently in different situations?
13. Discuss what role does religious beliefs play in the healthcare setting.
14. Describe how legal principles can conflict with religious beliefs in the hospital setting.