Phil 434 Medical ethics & issues final
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Utilitarianism - CORRECT ANSWER -one should act in accordance with the greatest
good for the greatest number of people. (MAXIMUM UTILITY) for all parties involved.
Virtue Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -Virtuous (good) acts are the product of habitual
good character; if you have put in the work to develop overall good character, then whatever
specific choice you make will be right.
Kantian Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -the things we must do all the time no matter what
to be a good person.
Moral Relativism - CORRECT ANSWER -the view that moral judgments are true or false,
and that no standpoint is uniquely privileged over all others.
Libertarianism - CORRECT ANSWER -maximize autonomy and political freedom, and
minimize government ruling; emphasizing free association and freedom of choice.
Ethics of Care - CORRECT ANSWER -Caring is the basis for human relationships. The
one giving care has to address the needs/reality of the person being cared for.
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER -The right to choice. The right to make decisions about
one's own life and body without coercion by others.
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER -refers to actions that promote the well-being of
others. professionals should benefit a party.
Non-maleficence - CORRECT ANSWER -refers to the avoidance of harming or hurting
others. do not kill, cause pain, or suffering.
, Justice - CORRECT ANSWER -fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of persons.
Elizabeth Bouvia - CORRECT ANSWER -- born w/ cerebral palsy
- 8 years in disabled institution SDSU
- September 1983, checked into Riverside hospital admits she wants to starve herself.
- Donald Fisher, chief of psychiatry ordered to forced feed her. Judge allowed force feeding.
- Elizabeth left Riverside hospital and went to TJ high desert and was ordered force feeding
again.
- California Supreme court rules in her favorite, giving her the right to refuse treatment.
- Elizabeth did not kill herself, lived with state assistance.
Anna Pou - CORRECT ANSWER -- Hurricane Katrina, 2015
- memorial medical center, New Orleans
- patients were not candidates for evacuation plan, had to get to rooftop for evacuation.
- up to 100 degrees and lower levels flooded with water. moved patients to top floors.
- back up generators failed and helicopters began to leave.
- After 72 hours, Dr. Anna Pou (head & neck specialist) only MD left, administered morphine
and midazolam to "help" patients with pain.
- Evacuated all surviving patients, 45 decomposing corpses were left behind.
- sparked murder Investigation, no charges by grand jury.
Brittany Maynard - CORRECT ANSWER -- April 2013, developed unbearable migraines
that turned out to be glioblastoma (worst type of brain cancer)
- 2014, Drs gave her 6 months to live, cancer was spreading in her skull
- moved to oregon with her husband, oregon passed right-to-die law.
- Brittany made a Compassion and Choices in hopes CA would pass similar law.
-2015 CA passed law: Gov. Jerry Brown signed
- She ended her life Nov 1, w/ drugs prescribed by physician.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Utilitarianism - CORRECT ANSWER -one should act in accordance with the greatest
good for the greatest number of people. (MAXIMUM UTILITY) for all parties involved.
Virtue Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -Virtuous (good) acts are the product of habitual
good character; if you have put in the work to develop overall good character, then whatever
specific choice you make will be right.
Kantian Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -the things we must do all the time no matter what
to be a good person.
Moral Relativism - CORRECT ANSWER -the view that moral judgments are true or false,
and that no standpoint is uniquely privileged over all others.
Libertarianism - CORRECT ANSWER -maximize autonomy and political freedom, and
minimize government ruling; emphasizing free association and freedom of choice.
Ethics of Care - CORRECT ANSWER -Caring is the basis for human relationships. The
one giving care has to address the needs/reality of the person being cared for.
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER -The right to choice. The right to make decisions about
one's own life and body without coercion by others.
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER -refers to actions that promote the well-being of
others. professionals should benefit a party.
Non-maleficence - CORRECT ANSWER -refers to the avoidance of harming or hurting
others. do not kill, cause pain, or suffering.
, Justice - CORRECT ANSWER -fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of persons.
Elizabeth Bouvia - CORRECT ANSWER -- born w/ cerebral palsy
- 8 years in disabled institution SDSU
- September 1983, checked into Riverside hospital admits she wants to starve herself.
- Donald Fisher, chief of psychiatry ordered to forced feed her. Judge allowed force feeding.
- Elizabeth left Riverside hospital and went to TJ high desert and was ordered force feeding
again.
- California Supreme court rules in her favorite, giving her the right to refuse treatment.
- Elizabeth did not kill herself, lived with state assistance.
Anna Pou - CORRECT ANSWER -- Hurricane Katrina, 2015
- memorial medical center, New Orleans
- patients were not candidates for evacuation plan, had to get to rooftop for evacuation.
- up to 100 degrees and lower levels flooded with water. moved patients to top floors.
- back up generators failed and helicopters began to leave.
- After 72 hours, Dr. Anna Pou (head & neck specialist) only MD left, administered morphine
and midazolam to "help" patients with pain.
- Evacuated all surviving patients, 45 decomposing corpses were left behind.
- sparked murder Investigation, no charges by grand jury.
Brittany Maynard - CORRECT ANSWER -- April 2013, developed unbearable migraines
that turned out to be glioblastoma (worst type of brain cancer)
- 2014, Drs gave her 6 months to live, cancer was spreading in her skull
- moved to oregon with her husband, oregon passed right-to-die law.
- Brittany made a Compassion and Choices in hopes CA would pass similar law.
-2015 CA passed law: Gov. Jerry Brown signed
- She ended her life Nov 1, w/ drugs prescribed by physician.
