Ethics Flashcards
a foetus doesnt have legal right until its born T or F
T
when could you class a baby’s death as murder?
if the baby died while it was outside the body and it was at the hands of someone else (if it died in utero it wouldnt count)
when is sex selection allowed?
for medical conditions in which a serious medical condition is linked to a gender
why would you create an embryo with 2 genetic mothers?
to treat serious mitochondrial diseases
is infertility a disease?
yes its an illness
when can IVF be refused?
welfare of child affected
reduced success rate eg age
increased risk eg smoking/obesity
if its being done illegally
what age does a female have to be to qualify for ART?
<40
how many cycles are given on the NHS if the female has never previously had IVF?
1 cycle
how long does infertility have to last to qualify for NHS treatment?
2 years
do you need to be in a stable relationship to qualify for ART? if so, how long?
yes, 2 yrs
both partners are to be non smoking for how long before beginning ART?
3 months
embryo research is permitted up to _ days
14 days
when can an abortion be carried out after 24 weeks
if the foetus is severely handicapped
if it causes significant risk to maternal life
what is fiduciary duty in medicine
the health professional’s primary duty to the patient
name the 5 ethical principles in clinical decision making
beneficence non-maleficence justice autonomy utility
