Bioethics is the study of ethical, social, and legal issues that arise in biomedicine and biomedical research.
Which of the following examples involves bioethics?
a
Passing a law to allow more crops to be grown per acre in a given area.
b
Passing a law to increase fines for people texting while driving.
c
Passing a law to allow doctors to euthanize humans who are terminally ill.
d
Passing a law to decrease speed limits in an area of frequent accidents.
c
Passing a law to allow doctors to euthanize humans who are terminally ill.
This example involves bioethics because it pertains to the ethical issues related to end-of-life care, the right to die, and the role of healthcare professionals in such decisions. It raises questions about patient autonomy, the value of life, and the moral boundaries of medical practices.