End of years Flashcards
sanctity of life
the extent to which human life is considered precious
sentient
able to feel or believe things
quality of life
the standard of health, comfort and happiness experienced by an individual or group
viability
the ability to live or survive successfully
what is the current point of viability given in the UK
24 weeks
pro-life
someone who is against abortion and believes it should be illegal
pro-choice
someone who believes that abortion should be a choice made by the mother of the foetus
arguments for pro-life
- human life is sacred
- life starts from conception
- right to life
- the embryo can feel pain
- the woman may suffer mentally and emotionally
arguments for pro-choice
- woman’s right to make the choice
- illegal abortions are unsafe
- lack of financial support
- freedom of will
- woman/foetus’ life in danger
Today’s abortion laws
- two doctors must agree
- must be before the point of viability
- if the mother or child is at risk
IVF stands for:
In Vitro Fertilisation
AI
Artificial Insemination
AIP
Artificial Insemination by Partner
AID
Artificial Insemination by Doner
Arguments against IVF
some spiritual people believe that if you can’t naturally conceive a baby, you shouldn’t have children
