3. 2 kinds
1. Genetic
1. Hereditary,
2. Genetic material is deformed
3. From the carrier of a defective gene
2. Congenital
1. Non-hereditary
2. Genetic or physical damage during the
process of fetal development
11. Deformed baby can’t decide for
himself/herself
Doctors who are aware should give all
informations regarding the disease
condition, complications, treatment, an
d possibility of survival
12. APPLICATION OF EHTICAL
THEORIES
Natural laws
◦ Most terribly malformed baby has the right
to life and must be respected
◦ Against commission or omission
◦ Extraordinary measures can be done if
the family can support
Kantian principles
◦ Die with dignity
◦ Malformed baby lack rationality
13. APPLICATION OF EHTICAL
THEORIES
Ross Ethics
◦ Prima facie duty- let the family decide with
the doctor and health team
Fletcher
◦ Agrees by terminating life of the severely
ill baby and defective fetus
◦ Depends upon situation
14. APPLICATION OF ETHICAL
THEORIES
Utilitarianism
◦ Greatest good for the greatest number of
people
◦ Justify act of commission of terminating a
fetus or a deformed baby with the
following reasons:
Personal
Social
15. APPLICATION OF ETHICAL
THEORIES
Pragmatism
◦ Usefulness
◦ Practicability
◦ Based upon parents financial resources