Catholic Church on Abortion and Infanticide
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What is the key factor that differentiates allowing a person to die from euthanasia?

  • The intention behind the act (correct)
  • The dosage of pain medication
  • The type of medical technology used
  • The patient's age

    • In the context of the text, what did Pope Pius XII differentiate between?

  • Euthanasia and palliative care
  • Ethical and unethical practices in healthcare
  • Ordinary and extraordinary means of preserving life (correct)
  • Different medical procedures

    • What is the focus of the distinction made by Church leaders regarding ordinary and extraordinary means?

  • The availability of medical technology
  • The burdens and benefits of available procedures (correct)
  • The cost of medical procedures
  • The frequency of medical check-ups

    • According to Saint John Paul II, what aspect must be considered when evaluating an act in medical care?

    <p>The intention behind the act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pope Pius XII indicate did not need to be taken when it comes to life support?

    <p>Extraordinary means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do medical personnel often find themselves making decisions according to the text?

    <p>By relying on subtle but important distinctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might happen if the dosage of certain pain medications is increased in a frail and incurably ill person according to the text?

    <p>Inadvertently hastening death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Church leaders clarify regarding extraordinary means?

    <p>'Unnecessary' vs 'necessary' means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Allowing the person to die' and 'killing' have a different ethical implication based on what distinction?

    <p>'Intention' vs 'action'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Overzealous' treatment as mentioned in the text is deemed unnecessary if what intention is not present?

    <p>'To relieve pain'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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