Onora O'Neill
What is paternalism?
What is autonomy? What is informed consent?
What is the potential conflict between paternalism and autonomy?
Which concept-paternalism or autonomy-does Utilitarianism-a results-orientated perspective-most naturally support (as being the more fundamental one in cases of conflict)? Same question for an action-orientated ethic.
Why is autonomy especially problematic in medical contexts?
What is hypothetical consent and what does O'Neill say about it?
What does O'Neill think is morally required of doctors when it comes to obtaining informed consent?