Ethical Principles

Synopsis

A discussion on medical ethics led by Raanan Gillon, a practising GP and editor of the ‘Journal of MedicaL Ethics’. The participants are Diana Brahams (barrister-at-law and editor of the ‘Medico-legal Journal’), Michael Drummond (a health economist), Jack Dowie and Beverley Hunt. Raanan Gillon introduces the discussion by outlining the de-ontological and consequentialist theories of ethics and four principles that can govern medical practice (respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice). He suggests that a ‘sense of proportion’ is needed when trying to combine these principles in practice. The discussion covers the use of numbers in exercising a ‘sense of proportion’, the role of the patient in exercising autonomy, ‘circumstances’, the ethics of resource allocation problems, the practicality of ethical reflection in the real world.

Series

Professional Judgment and Decision Making, Course D300

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale

Subjects

Medical sciences; Philosophy

Keywords

ethical issues; medical ethics

Credits

Producer

Jeremy Cooper

Cast

Raanan Gillon

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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