The Bioethics Project
At Kent Place School
Category: Medical Decisions and the Human Lifespan
Category: Medical Decisions and the Human Lifespan
Chronic Depression and Assisted Suicide
Chronic Depression and Assisted Suicide: Who Deserves the Right to Die? By Alexa Kolakoski Table of Contents Introduction Factual Background Treatments Issues Surrounding Treatments Depression and Suicide Societal Perceptions: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Belgium and the United States Fairness Personal Accounts Autonomy Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, and Compassion Conclusion Introduction “Death with dignity” is such a catch-phrase
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Human Longevity vs. Planetary Sustainability
Human Longevity vs. Planetary Sustainability: The Hard Choice of a Cure for a Disease or a Cure for the Planet By Ruth Laurence Table of Contents Introduction Factual Background on Population Growth Factual Background on Longevity Medication Justice for the Earth Fairness for Humans Conclusion Introduction The human population is growing at an alarming pace.
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Bioprinting Human Organs: Saving Life or Redefining It? By Reagan McRae Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of Paper How Does Bioprinting Work? Bioprinting and Ethics First Key Issue: What is Human? Second Key Issue: Treatment vs. Enhancement Third Key Issue: How Has the Recipient Come into Their Situation? Conclusion Introduction Imagine you have been waiting
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Balancing Religious Freedom and Patient Rights
Catholic Hospitals in the United States: Balancing Religious Freedom and Patient Rights By Priyanka Ray Table of Contents Introduction Autonomy The Principle of Double Effect Slippery Slope Conscientious Objection Religious Freedom in Corporations Conscience Clause Legislation Conclusion Introduction It might be surprising for most people to learn that twelve percent of hospitals in the United
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An Exploration of PGD for Adult Onset Diseases
Is it Your Right to Decide What is Right? An Exploration of PGD for Adult Onset Diseases By Veda Kumar Table of Contents Introduction Scientific Information PGD’s Role Today Autonomy Informed Consent Quality of Life Conclusion Introduction If you could use a technology that would allow you to see the fate of your child, would
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Evaluating and Respecting the Autonomy of Patients with Alzheimer’s at the End of Life
Evaluating and Respecting the Autonomy of Patients with Alzheimer’s at the End of Life By Sophie Huttner Table of Contents Introduction A Factual Background in Alzheimer’s Disease Measuring Competence with Respect for Autonomy The Current System and Respect For Selfhood Stages and the Patient’s “Sense of Self” Defining Competence on a Case by Case Basis
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Adolescent Autonomy and the Ethics in Making Medical Decisions
Adolescent Autonomy and the Ethics in Making Medical Decisions: Are Adolescents Capable of Making End of Life Decisions? By Elyse DiCesare Table of Contents Introduction Factual Information Autonomy Responsibility Caring and the Three Stakeholders Conclusion Introduction Imagine you are a 17 year old adolescent girl who has been battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. You have an 85%
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Abortion and Down Syndrome
Abortion and Down Syndrome: Is it Ethically Permissible to Abort a Fetus Because it has Down Syndrome? By Anjolie Charlot Table of Contents Introduction Factual Background Autonomy Fairness Social Implications Conclusion Introduction There are many reasons why a woman would have an abortion. Anything from finances to family can be a deciding factor. Some women
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The Ethics of Longevity and Our Technological Imperative
The Ethics of Longevity and Our Technological Imperative By Lauren Burr Table of Contents Introduction Factual Background Ethical Future Scenario Accessibility Quality of Life Conclusion Introduction One of the most quintessential questions we ask as humans is: How can I live longer or forever? Our instinct is to fight death; to want to live forever,
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Exploring Decision Making Considerations for Children with Gender Dysphoria
Exploring Decision Making Considerations for Children with Gender Dysphoria By Neha Bhardwaj Table of Contents Introduction Factual Background Ethical Issues Section I: Autonomy Ethical Issues Section II: Decision Making Power of Other Stakeholders Ethical Issues Section III: Effectiveness of Procedures at Younger Ages Conclusion Introduction What if you had to live your life in a
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