A specific type of ethical theory stresses rightness or wrongness of actions, regardless of consequences, as well as a duty to others. This ethical theory is often regarded as the key theory for use in health care ethical decision making. Which of the following is it?

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Deontologic (or deontological) ethics, also known as duty-based ethics, focuses on the rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, rather than the consequences of those actions. It emphasizes duties or rules and often forms the basis for ethical decision-making in healthcare, where duties to patients are paramount.

A Specific Type of Ethical Theory Stresses Rightness or Wrongness