Ohio State Beauty Academy Ethics of Influencing Policy Making Essay

Action Items

Read this module’s assigned chapter in your textbook. 

Consider the following ethical issues:

1. Longest (2016) quotes Beauchamp and Childress (2012): “…no fundamental inconsistency or incompatibility exists between the autonomy of individuals and the authority of government, so long as government’s authority does not exceed the limits set by those who are governed” (p. 205). Discuss your perspective regarding the extent to which the the Affordable Care act represents either respect for autonomy or paternalism. 
2. The ethical principle of justice (or fairness) may be explained in terms of three prominent perspectives: egalitarian, libertarian, and utilitarian. Discuss which perspective you hold and why. 

“Beneficence in policymaking means that the participants in the process act with charity and kindness; that is, they overtly seek to do good” (Longest, 2010, p. 208). Briefly describe how you would apply this principle. 

1. The principles of nonmaleficence (do no harm) beneficence (do good) are the foundation of medical ethics. Given the contemporary political climate, what is your opinion regarding the extent to which policymakers can fulfill these principles?