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haleyc112

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What is Callahans basic argument against euthanasia?
 
 

a. Euthanasia is suicide and suicide is wrong.
  b. The desire to end ones life prematurely is evidence of mental incompetence. So
  no rational person could ever desire euthanasia.
  c. There are limits on an individuals right to selfdetermination; hence,
  considerations of selfdetermination do not establish the permissibility of
  euthanasia.
  d. There is a legitimate state interest in protecting vulnerable, dying patients from
  unscrupulous health care providers and insurance companies



Question 2

Which of the following is a bad consequence of permitting euthanasia, according
  to Brant?


 
 

a. Permitting euthanasia would distort the very soul of medicine.
  b. Permitting euthanasia would weaken societys commitment to provide
  optimal care to dying patients.
  c. Permitting euthanasia would weaken the general prohibition of homicide.
  d. All of the above



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jessofishing

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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