Medical Ethics Flashcards
What is the legal limit for abortion
24 weeks
Definition of sanctity of life
The belief that there is something special/holy about life
Name reasons why a woman may want an abortion
The baby might be severely handicapped
The pregnant women may be too young
The pregnant woman may have split from her partner
The pregnancy may be a result of rape
When do Roman Catholics believe life begins
At conception
How long can a frozen embryo be stored
10 weeks
Are Roman Catholics for or against IVF
Against
Deffinition of cloning
The creation of a genetically identical animal or plant from another
Arguements for cloning
God have us the talent to be able to create these medical advances so we should use it
It can improve quality of life
Arguments against cloning
Humans have no right to play god
It can be seen as immoral or unnatural because it interferes with nature
It ignores the sanctity of life
Passive euthanasia
When a decision is made to stop giving a dying person further treatment even though death with be the result
Active euthanasia
When action is taken to bring life to an end
Involuntary euthanasia
When other people decide that it would be for the best if someone’s life ended because he/she is not able to make that decision independently
Voluntary euthanasia
When someone asks for the end of their own life but is unable to commit suiciede independently
Reasons why someone may consider euthanasia
Suffering from a incurable illness which is causing pain and loss of independence
They may want to end suffering before it becomes unbearable
If they are suffering from a mentally degenerative disease they nah want to die while they can still say goodbye to their family and friends
Reasons for euthanasia
It is the most loving thing to do (love thy neighbour)
It can improve the quality of life
