Unit 5 and 6 Quizzes Flashcards
Chris Hill suffered from which of the following:
Paralysis
T or F: In the Declaration on Euthanasia, it is argued that active euthanasia is always impermissible.
True
T or F: The conclusion reached by the Declaration of Euthanasia is only justified in a Catholic world view.
False
T or F: Active euthanasia is “The intentional termination of the life of one human being by another–mercy killing.”
True
T or F: Suicide is the same as euthanasia.
False
What is active euthanasia?
The intentional termination of a patient’s life by another person
According to James Rachels, what is the moral difference between killing and letting die?
There is no moral difference
Which argument does the Vatican use against active euthanasia?
It opposes God’s love for that person
T or F: Callahan argues that active euthanasia is more humane and should be a common medical practice.
False
T or F: Callahan believes that allowing euthanasia could lead to a slippery slope towards non-voluntary euthanasia.
True
What does Lachs argue is the actual vocation of medicine?
To serve the private interests of patients
T or F: Lachs agrees with Callahan that rights are intrinsically non-transferable.
False
What was the ACTG 076 study designed to do?
Reduce incidence of HIV infection from mother to child
What is the main argument of Bagenda and Musoke-Mudido against Lurie and Wolfe’s position?
The Western ethical model cannot be directly applied to Uganda’s unique health and economic context
T or F: Lurie and Wolfe argue that ethical standards for testing should be different in different countries.
False