20 Questions
What is a key aspect of reproductive ethics that is often debated?
The moral status of the embryo
In the context of reproductive rights, what is a key argument against conscientious objection?
It leads to unequal access to reproductive healthcare
Which country has a distinct legal framework for termination of pregnancy, with differing laws in Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom
What is a central concept in the abortion debate, which questions when human life begins?
Personhood
Which of the following is a key ethical issue in assisted reproduction?
The ethics of reproductive tourism
What type of reproductive right is considered the freedom to decide whether to reproduce or not?
Negative reproductive right
In the context of abortion, what does the term 'termination of pregnancy' (ToP) refer to?
Ending a pregnancy prematurely
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is a significant challenge in decreasing maternal mortality globally?
Access to safe abortion
Which of the following scenarios is often considered a morally justifiable reason for abortion?
Woman who has got pregnant as a result of rape
What is a key aspect of the personhood debate surrounding abortion?
Whether the fetus has the right to life
What is the primary reason an abortion may be allowed after 24 weeks in the UK?
To save the life of a pregnant woman or prevent grave permanent injury to the woman's physical or mental health
According to UK law, what is the status of a fetus?
A person with no legal rights until birth
In the UK, what percentage of abortions are performed on the grounds of risk that the child would be born 'seriously handicapped'?
Approx. 2%
Who has the legal right to refuse an abortion in the UK?
The mother only
What is the outcome of Rev Joanna Jepson's (2001) judicial review of the decision by police not to prosecute doctors in West Mercia?
The ruling stated that what constitutes a 'severe abnormality' is not fully defined under the Abortion Act
What is the primary reason abortion remains illegal in England and Wales under the Offences Against the Persons Act 1861?
It is a threat to public morals
What is the role of the two doctors in the abortion process, according to the Abortion Act 1967?
To approve the abortion procedure
What is the significance of the Human Embryology and Fertilisation Act 1990 in relation to abortion laws?
It changed the gestational stages at which abortions can be performed
What is the primary consideration for doctors performing an abortion under the Abortion Act 1967?
The patient's medical condition
What is the implication of the Abortion Act 1967 not decriminalizing abortion in general?
Abortion is still illegal unless certain criteria are met
Test your knowledge on ethical approaches to reproductive choice, country perspectives on abortion, legal and professional guidance, and ethical issues surrounding termination of pregnancy. This quiz covers the topic of abortion from a medical ethics perspective.
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