Thursday, July 12, 2012

Medical Ethics and What it Means to Be Human

Medical Ethics and What it Means to Be Human by Donel O'Mathuna:"New technology forces people to make profoundly important decisions about those they love. Parents have to decide whether to have their unborn children tested for genetic problems. If one is detected, they then have to decide whether to abort their unborn child. Couples who cannot have their own children have to decide whether to try the vast array of infertility treatments available. People with chronic, terminal illnesses have to decide how much technology to pursue. Ultimately, we have to decide whether to place "Do Not Resuscitate" orders on our loved ones.

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