Week 4 Biomedical Ethics
After studying the course materials located on Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:
1. Make a summary of ERD 38, 39, 43, 44
2. Description and ethical analysis of:
a. Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis PGD
b. Surrogate motherhood
c. “Snowflake babies”
d. Artificial insemination
3. What is Natural Family Planning (NFP)?
4. Describe the 3 Primary ovulation symptoms
5. Describe the 7 Secondary ovulation symptoms
6. Describe various NFP protocols and methods available today
7. NFP vs Contraception: Ethical analysis
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling, 600 words minimum
- If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style, 7 edition.
Read
- Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (6th ed.). (2018). http://www.usccb.org/about/
doctrine/ethical-and- religious-directives/upload/ ethical-religious-directives- catholic-health-service-sixth- edition-2016-06.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Paragraphs: 38, 39, 43, 44 - PHI 3633 WK 4.pdf
Download PHI 3633 WK 4.pdf - Assisted Procreation October 2007.pdf Download Assisted Procreation October 2007.pdf
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- Cioffi, A. (Feb 13th, 2021) BIO 602 AI ECTOPIC NFP 2 13 21 [Video file]. Retrieved fromhttps://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=CrYSeYzDpSE (Links to an external site.)
Requirements: as instructed
Answer preview
According to the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) (2018), there are77 Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs) rooted in Christ’s teachings. Among the ERDs, the 38th emphasizes that assisted reproduction occurs if the marital intimacy between married couples fails to facilitate procreation. However, this only applies if the procedure does not end the unitive and childbearing act (USCCB, 2018). Further, ERD 39 reveals that assisted conception techniques are applicable if they promote union and procreation and not destroy the human embryo. Additionally, their deliberate use helps address the infertility problem. The ERD 43 then states that Catholic healthcare facilities offering infertility treatment should not provide technical aid to infertile couples but should help them seek other solutions like adoption (USCCB, 2018). Lastly, ERD 44 informs that Catholic
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