Most important standard in pediatric decision-making

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1. According to George, there are currently no arguments to show that human embryos lack the basic dignity and moral worth of a human being that can withstand critical scrutiny.

True

False

2. As mentioned by Kopelman, this is generally considered the most important standard in pediatric decision-making

A). The best interest of the child

B). The best interest of the family

C). Substituted Judgment

D). Patient Autonomy

3. According to Kopleman, the Baby Doe Rules are incompatible with many of the standards for pediatric decision making put forth by AAP and therefore they should withdrawal their support for this set of Rules.

True

False

4. According to the Ethical and Religious Directives of the Catholic Church, embryos with severe genetic abnormalities that will likely lead to cognitive and physical impairment can justly be destroyed based on the high probability that they will have a poor quality of life.

True

False

5. In Jarvis-Thompson's argument, she "grants" that the fetus is a person from the moment of conception.

True

False

6. Which of the following BEST describes a selective abortion?

A). The outcome of a medical procedure that has a therapeutic medical effect, but where the death of the fetus in foreseen but unintended.

B). All of the above are valid descriptions of selective abortions.

C). The practice terminating a pregnancy based on something particular about the fetus (for example, the sex or genetic characteristics of the fetus).

D). The practice of ending a pregnancy for any reason.

7. Generally speaking, all children over the age of 12 are considered mature minors who are capable of making their own medical choices unless it is proven that they lack DMC.

True

False

8. According to Cherry's article "Ignoring the Data and Endangering Children," while most adolescents between the ages of 12-17 are not mature minors, there are a limited number who have demonstrated their maturity and decision making capacity in such a way that he argues they should be treated like adults and be allowed to provide informed consent or refusal.

True

False

9. Which of the following analogies was NOT used in Thomson's article "In defense of abortion"

A). The violinist

B). The Good Samaritan

C). The Acorn and The Oak Tree

D). The Twin and the Somatic Cell

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