Deontological Ethics And Its Impact On The Chimerix

Deontological ethics: This principle means doing the right thing regardless of the consequence. Rule based- ethics or deontological theory is following rules, and duties. The Chimerix had already closed compassionate use program to concentrate to get approval for the drug from FDA. In this case if the company had followed its rules and principles, it wouldn’t give the drug to Josh. Following deontology ethic could have prevented the ethical issues observed in this case, and it will prevent the same issues in the future.
The consequential ethic: it is the next important principle that was ignored in this case. Consequential ethics which considers an action good or bad based on the consequences. Here, if Moch had considered the negative consequences of giving the unapproved experimental drug to Josh, and the its negative impacts on the Chimerix, he would not have administered brincidofovir to Josh. It was supposed to
Although it was not easy for Chimerix to reject the Josh parents and social media request, the board of directors could have used the media more efficiency to explain about the reasons behind their decision. It was important to make it clear for the public that their decision is for the common good.
The proportionality ethics: it means that a decision might have both good and evil effects. Following the principles had some negative and positive effects to Chimerix. For example, if the company wouldn’t accept to give the drug to Josh, it could harm its reputation in public, with the drama already built up over the case in media. On the other hand, accepting to help Josh had a big risk of putting company’s project in danger. Considering this principle could have helped the Chimerix to be prepare for negative and positive effects about any decision they might