Life and Death Flashcards
1
Q
What are some assisted reproduction techniques?
A
Artificial insemination In vitro fertilisation (IVF) Gamete donation Embryo donation Use of artificial gametes Reproductive cloning
2
Q
When may there be opportunities for assisted reproduction?
A
Treatment of infertility
Single and same sex parents
Prevention of inherited conditions
Fertility preservation
Potentially…
Sex selection
“Designer babies”
The reproduction industry
3
Q
What may be some of the reasons/ethical concerns for egg freezing?
A
Impact of age of fertility in women Technology available More reproductive control Financial implications Pregnancies beyond menopausal age
4
Q
Where do most people die?
A
In hospital
5
Q
What factors may enhance quality of life in patients?
A
Caring attitude of staff Family visits Physical environment Maintaining control Feeling safe/ not alone Art sessions Smoking? What else?
6
Q
What factors may diminish quality of life in patients?
A
Lost independence Lost activities Pain/ fear of pain Feeling a burden What else
7
Q
What is physician assisted suicide?
A
The voluntary termination of one’s own life by administration of a lethal substance with the direct/indirect assistance of a physician
8
Q
What criteria need to be met to determine if an advanced directive is legally binding?
A
- Must be written, signed and witnessed and include a clear statement that it applies to the specific treatment
- Must be valid at time it is put into effect
- Must be applicable to current circumstances
