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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

What is Bio-Ethics?

- It is the division of Ethics that relates to HUMAN LIFE.

Study of human conduct in the area of the life sciences and health care using moral values and principles.

BIOETHICAL ISSUES:

  • LIFE: Abortion, genetic screening, sterilization, single parents
  • DEATH: futile treatments, euthanasia, withdrawing treatment, right to refuse treatments.

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