Asked by Chelsic PoohbearJamara on Jun 21, 2024
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Ethical arguments against assisted suicide include
A) concern for the protection of the disadvantaged.
B) belief that adult children should not be a part of the decision.
C) concern for the protection of all older adults.
D) All of these
Ethical Arguments
Discussions or debates grounded in moral philosophy that concern what is right and wrong, aiming to resolve questions of moral behavior.
Assisted Suicide
Suicide in which a physician or someone else helps a person take his or her own life.
Disadvantaged
Referring to individuals or groups lacking in resources, opportunities, and access to services compared to others in society.
- Recognize ethical, legal, and medical arguments against assisted suicide and passive euthanasia.
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Jeffrey AtkinsonJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Concern for the protection of the disadvantaged is a primary ethical argument against assisted suicide. Those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged in some way, such as the terminally ill, elderly, or individuals with disabilities, may feel pressured to end their lives prematurely if assisted suicide is legal and socially accepted. Protection of these vulnerable populations is an important ethical concern. Choices B and C are not accurate as they are not ethical arguments commonly used against assisted suicide.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize ethical, legal, and medical arguments against assisted suicide and passive euthanasia.