1.2: What is Virtue Ethics?

Character in the Professions: Medicine

Discussion Board Unit 1.2

What is Virtue Ethics? 

Unit 1.2 asks ‘What is Virtue Ethics?’ Activity 3 asks you to write your own definition of virtue ethics based on what you have read and watched so far.

Activity 5 asks you to prepare a brief for the partners in your clinic based on the below scenario:

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1.1 Introduction

Character in the Professions: Medicine

Discussion Board 

Unit 1.1: Introduction

Introduction to the Course

Please use these discussion boards to interact with your fellow learners. The discussion boards provide a unique opportunity for learners to debate ideas and thoughts generated by the ‘Character in the Professions: Medicine’ course and reflect on the application of theory discussed in your professional lives. Please begin by sharing your thoughts on the following questions:

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Character in the Professions: Medicine

Welcome to this online course on character and virtue ethics in the medical profession. The course is centred on the moral theory of virtue ethics. This theory promotes the importance of personal character and virtues for making the right decisions, at the right time, in the right place and with the right people. 

As you work your way through the course you will be directed to post comments, answer questions, and share your thoughts with fellow learners on these discussion boards. We encourage you to do so as much as possible. It is important to treat fellow learners with respect. Please read the Discussion Board Guidelines before proceeding. By posting comments on the discussion boards, it is understood that you agree to adhere to these guidelines.

We hope you enjoy the course!