PHLB09H3 Study Guide - Palliative Sedation, Thought Experiment, Principle Of Double Effect
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Sample short answer questions: briefly explain the discarded-created distinction (dcd) as it relates to stem cell research. Defense: embryos should be respected because it is a potential person. Woman and fetus as separate but indivisibly linked: bernat et al. discuss several benefits of prhn (patient refusal of hydration and nutrition). Gives time to think and reconsider: define the doctrine of double effect and explain using an example. Intend for good thing to happen but had effect as side-effect. Relieving pain through palliative care but dosage causes death. An action with an intended consequence and a foreseen consequence, action permissible as long as intend acceptable consequence and foresee bad one. Terminal sedation: intended is to alleviate suffering, foreseen is death. Justification psychological helpful: explain the difference between a positive right and a negative right. Illustrate with an example related to one of the topics we"ve covered in the course.
