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Fetal Abnormality Case Study

   

Added on  2019-10-01

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Case study: Fetal Abnormality2Theories have been used to determine the moral status of the fetusThe case study roams around the perspective of four people. One is Dr. Wilson who advices his clients to go for abortion because of the abnormal fetus. He goes with the theory that an abnormal child whose life expectancy is lower will be burden for the family thus it should be aborted. Virtue theory of ethics explain the decision of doctor. This theory was explained by Aristotle and according to this theory abortion can be a victorious recommendation if it reveals the courage and its objective is to flourish the human beings. Now comes the perspective of Jessica’s husband who depends on the decision of Jessica. He supports the views of feminism, he makes the decision of the mother is on the top of everything about her foetus (Sumner, 2014). He did one mistake that is the initial medical care of Jessica. In case of Maria, she believes in the rights to live. So she wants to give birth to her child no matter what happens. She also believes that born of a child is the blessing of God and if anyone does anything against the wish of God then he will punish them and it is absolutely not desired. Her theory is based on Biblical ethics and according to the theory Godhas created everyone and anyone does anything against God is punishable. The last person is Jessica, on whom the whole decision is depended upon. She can do anything either she can give birth to her child or she can terminate her pregnancy by abortion. If she decides to give birth to her child there would be nothing wrong and nothing to violate any theories but if she gives birth to such abnormal child in her socioeconomic status then it will be an additional burden to her family and it will be difficult to manage. In this situation if she takes the extreme decision of aborting the child then there would also be nothing wrong and the theory she would be supported is the theory of Aristotle. As per the legal considerations it will not be a crime as the abortion is legally supported until 24th weeks of pregnancy.
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