Ethical Considerations in Euthanasia, IVF, and Surrogacy

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to the ethical discussions surrounding euthanasia, IVF, and surrogacy based on the lecture notes.

Euthanasia

The practice of intentionally ending a person's life to relieve suffering.

Active Euthanasia

Deliberately taking actions to cause a patient's death.

Passive Euthanasia

Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatments, allowing a patient to die.

Beneficence

The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient.

Procreative Liberty

The freedom either to have children or to avoid having them.

Surrogacy

A process where a woman carries a pregnancy for another person or couple.

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

The technique of combining sperm and egg in a laboratory dish for reproduction.

Genetic Determinism

The belief that genes determine all of a person's traits and behaviors.

Self-Determination

The right of individuals to make decisions about their own lives.

Moral Permissibility

The quality of being acceptable according to ethical standards.