Reproduction Ethics

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What is a key aspect of reproductive ethics that is often debated?

Access to assisted reproduction

The legality of contraception

The moral status of the embryo (correct)

The distinction between natural and assisted reproduction

In the context of reproductive rights, what is a key argument against conscientious objection?

It infringes on the rights of healthcare professionals

It promotes reproductive freedom

It violates the moral principle of autonomy

It leads to unequal access to reproductive healthcare (correct)

Which country has a distinct legal framework for termination of pregnancy, with differing laws in Northern Ireland?

Australia

United States

Canada

United Kingdom (correct)

What is a central concept in the abortion debate, which questions when human life begins?

Personhood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key ethical issue in assisted reproduction?

The ethics of reproductive tourism Signup and view all the answers

What type of reproductive right is considered the freedom to decide whether to reproduce or not?

Negative reproductive right Signup and view all the answers

In the context of abortion, what does the term 'termination of pregnancy' (ToP) refer to?

Ending a pregnancy prematurely Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is a significant challenge in decreasing maternal mortality globally?

Access to safe abortion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios is often considered a morally justifiable reason for abortion?

Woman who has got pregnant as a result of rape Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the personhood debate surrounding abortion?

Whether the fetus has the right to life Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

According to UK law, what is the status of a fetus?

A person with no legal rights until birth Signup and view all the answers

In the UK, what percentage of abortions are performed on the grounds of risk that the child would be born 'seriously handicapped'?

Approx. 2% Signup and view all the answers

Who has the legal right to refuse an abortion in the UK?

The mother only Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the two doctors in the abortion process, according to the Abortion Act 1967?

To approve the abortion procedure Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for doctors performing an abortion under the Abortion Act 1967?

The patient's medical condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the Abortion Act 1967 not decriminalizing abortion in general?

Abortion is still illegal unless certain criteria are met Signup and view all the answers