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Nursing Assignment Fetal Abnormality

   

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Running head: FETAL ABNORMALITYCase study on moral statusName of the studentUniversity nameAuthor’s note
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1FETAL ABNORMALITYTable of ContentsThesis statement: To evaluate the theories determining the moral status of foetus........................2Introduction......................................................................................................................................2Theories used to determine the moral status of the foetus...............................................................2Influence of theory on each of their recommendation for action....................................................4Justification of theory determining the recommendation for action................................................4Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5References........................................................................................................................................6
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2FETAL ABNORMALITYThesis statement: To evaluate the theories determining the moral status of foetusIntroduction The current assignment focuses on the aspect of the application of moral theories in thecontext of evaluating a critical circumstance. The current study highlights the different dilemmasfaced within the context of healthcare and the differential responses provided by each and everyindividual. The responses to these situations are further governed by different set of theories andhealthcare ethics. Therefore, through the assignment an attempt has been made to strike abalance between the ethical dilemmas and the different healthcare theories. The moral groundsfor making the decisions might again vary from individual to individual. Thus, over here thedifferent policies and procedures have been highlighted which are used in making such importantdecisions.Theories used to determine the moral status of the foetus There are different theories and policies which forms the framework for decision makingwithin a health care set up. In this context, Jessica is four months old pregnant who along withher husband Marco had recently visited the country hospital only to find out that foetus in herwomb had a rare developmental disorder in which it will not develop any arms. The diagnosisalso pointed at the probability of possessing a Down's syndrome. Thus, over here the moraltheories used in the decision making regarding the birth consequences of the child have beenevaluated from the perspective of three different individuals-Jessica (the mother), Marco (thefather ) and Dr Wilson.
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