PHI 413V Topic 2 Assignment; Moral Status Case Study; Fetal Abnormality
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Case Study: Fetal Abnormality
The case study presented describes a couple who are immigrants working long hours and live with Aunt Maria. The couple has reached a point they are able to get their own apartment and have also found out the are expecting. However, due to financial situations the women did not have prenatal care and has just had an ultrasound. “An ultrasound examination is an important confirmation of the pregnancy and is accepted without reflection to any prenatal diagnostic aspects. An abnormal finding often comes unexpectedly and is a shock for the parents” (Larsson, Svalenius, Lundqvist, & Dykes, 2010).
The scenario continues post ultrasound where the doctor approaches the patient due to the scan showing the fetus not having arms, and a 25% chance of Down’s syndrome. The physician, Dr. Wilson breaks the news to Marcos. Aunt Maria knows something is wrong and interrupts them. Maria is updated on the situation as Marcos tries to persuade Dr. Wilson from telling his wife, Jessica the terrible news. Jessica is told since the physician does not feel that he can keep it from her as well as his advise to abort.. The four characters involved all have different views as well as approaches to the scenario due to their unique moral stand points. This paper will discuss the morality of the couple’s decision whether to continue the pregnancy or abort as well as the difference in moral theories that apply and the actions due to the theories. Such situations are not only emotional and stressing for the couple but for others that are close to them like the Aunt Maria.......... Continue
