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Case Study on Moral Status Student's Name Institutional Affiliation "Case Study: Fetal Abnormality The development of the medical technology has made it possible for mothers to know the condition of their unborn babies. During fetus stage doctors can scan the baby and draw some conclusion concerning the gender and the condition of an unborn baby. The new technology is able to detect if there are any medical abnormalities and this has brought a challenge to the parent in accepting the at times not good results. Additionally if such results reveal that the baby has life-threatening abnormalities the parent (s) is supposed to make a decision of whether to keep the pregnancy for the entire gestation period or make a decision of terminating it. This is the case where abortion is termed legal. The decision of termination the pregnancy helps save the life of the mother. There are several theories one should infringe on the rights of the other meaning the parents have no right to terminate the pregnancy. On the other hand keeping the pregnancy to maturity means that raising such a disabled baby will require a lot of resources which will strain them a lot. And therefore the best decision is to terminate the pregnancy. For the latter sentience theory becomes the most appropriate. Considering the kind of struggles the family has undergone as they try to live in their own home is enough to warrant an abortion for leaving the baby to leave will be stressful and problematic for them. References Carvalho M. H. B. Brizot M. L. Lopes L. M. Chiba C. H. Miyadahira S. & Zugaib M. (2002). Detection of fetal structural abnormalities at the 11– 14-week ultrasound scan. Prenatal diagnosis 22(1) 1-4. Tannenbaum J. & Jaworska A. (2013). The Grounds of Moral Status. [...]
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Write a 750-1000 word analysis of "Case Study: Fetal Abnormality." Be sure to address the following questions: Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? Explain. How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendation for action? What theory do you agree with? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action? Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Subject Area: Philosophy
Document Type: Reports
