Prin 1

ACTIVITY
LESSON 3;

ETHICS

Angel Nikka B. Ugsang

BSMLS 1F
 Ethics and morals are two terms that are frequently used interchangeably. They are two
distinct ideas, though. The primary distinction between these two is that while morals refer to an
individual's own principles regarding right and wrong, ethics refers to rules provided by an outside
source. To be specific, morality is the principles on which we base our concept of right and wrong
that are based on our conscience, unrelated to professional work, and are heavily influenced by
our religion and how we grew up as a person. On the other hand, ethics is also a basis of right
and wrong that is dictated by a profession, field, government, or community. This concept is more
uniform as it obligates people to succumb to it, while morality is a choice every person has a
unique perspective on. Most of the time, the ethics in a community align with a person's morality.
However, sometimes they contradict. For instance, a lawyer's professional ethics require him to
believe in his client and defend them until they are proven guilty, even though doing so may run
counter to his moral principles. In this kind of situation, the distinction between ethics and morals
becomes evident.
 Abortion Euthanasia
Abortion is still a widely debated Euthanasia, or physician-aided suicide is

issue. In our country, it is considered
unethical as the law does not permit
this act. However, in my own moral
standpoint, making this illegal is just
making it unsafe for those who really
need it. Yes, I am a pro-choice
advocate. I believe that women
should be allowed to make the
decisions for their body. If made
avilable to the masses, women will
not have to resort to unsafe means
of cancelling their childbirth.
Mind Map
the process of inducing painless death of
a person who is severely debilitated for
reasons assumed to be merciful. To this
day, euthanasia as an ethical issue,
5 issues in the Medical Field remains controversial because taking
away a life is perceived to be against the
society's moral standards. Although it is
deemed as a peaceful escape from
torture, I can't help but feel morally
conflicted. In my belief, one should hold
on to his life until the very end but I cant
blame those who resort to euthanasia, I
never experienced the pain they have.

Genetic Engineering Animals as Test Subjects

Because genetic engineering
involves genetic manipulations that In place of human subjects, animals are
are thought to violate societal moral frequently used in research and
norms, it is a contentious ethical experiments, which raises a number of
issue. It also raises moral questions ethical and moral questions. Those who
since it appears as a "humans contend that torturous animal
experimentation should be stopped, or
Ethical & Moral
playing gods" scenario. However, I
believe that this is the future. If we at least curtailed, maintain that pain is
discover ways to prevent diseases an intrinsic evil and that any action that
before it comes, find better causes pain to another creature is
treatment for diseases, and grant simply not morally permissible. On the
our desires of building a family, why other hand, proponents of continuing
would I contradict it? animal testing contend that society has
a duty to take actions that will minimize
Doctor and Patient
harm and maximize benefits. Ending or
restricting cruel animal experimentation
Confidentiality would have negative effects on society.
Doctor-patient confidentiality is a part of the oath medical professionals sign up for. it is In fact, scientists do their best to reduce
very obvious that it is considered as one of the most important ethics in the medical pain whenever it is possible because it is
field. However, ethical issues arise when doctors violate this ethics that can lead to legal a bad that should be avoided.
consequences. Whilst, moral conflicts arise when a doctor is forced to withhold
information about the patient although it may cause harm to the patient or somebody
else.
 Ethics refers to the standards or code of conduct set by people in a specific group in
society. For professionals, these are the sets of rules and behaviors that are expected in their
field of work. If I had to make the decision as a student of medical technology, I would put
ethics above morality. In this line of work, we deal with actual human lives, so any decisions
we make must be made with the utmost objectivity.A decision that is influenced by our
emotions might put our patients at risk or even our license to practice. It is wiser to follow the
ethics laid out by specialists that are processed scientifically and legally. Their experience
and expertise ensures safer and more trustworthy advice. In this line of work that requires
accuracy and efficency, our judgment requires not only our basic understanding of good and
bad but also proven scientific facts to support our course of action.

I am prepared to make decisions based on the oath I signed up for. However, at the end
of the day, I am still a human being. Although I will always uphold professional ethics in the
medical field, it will not reach the extent that I have to abandon all of my moral principles.