Assume there is no law (or common law) against the selling of fake doctors’ notes to students as pointed out by Isabel Edwards in the case study. Do you agree with Isabel Edwards that what she is doing is ‘therefore ethical’? Explain your answer.
While there may be no specific law against selling fake doctors' notes to students, ethics goes beyond legalities and laws. Selling fake doctors' notes can have negative consequences for both the students purchasing them and the institutions they are trying to deceive.
Ethics is about doing what is right and moral, and in this case, selling fake doctors' notes could be considered unethical. Students may use these fake notes to deceive their professors and institutions, potentially leading to unfair advantages over other students. It can also undermine the credibility of the academic system and diminish the value of actual medical notes provided by legitimate healthcare professionals.
Additionally, if Isabel Edwards is aware of the potential consequences of selling fake doctors' notes and continues to do so for personal gain, it could be seen as exploitation and dishonesty. In this sense, the actions of Isabel Edwards could be considered unethical, even in the absence of a specific law against it.
In conclusion, just because something is not illegal does not make it ethical. Selling fake doctors' notes can have harmful consequences and goes against principles of honesty and integrity. Therefore, I do not agree with Isabel Edwards that her actions are 'therefore ethical'.