Assessment Description This assignment will focus on introducing you to the question of human dignity and, in particular, the Christian perspective of the intrinsic worth and value of each person. You

Moral Status: Case Analysis

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After reading of the "Case Study: Fetal Abnormality" and the specific moral status theories in the topic Resources, respond to the following prompts, using only citations from the case and topic Resources:

  • Based on the case and specific moral status theories in the topic Resources, in 450-500 words, what is the Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to the intrinsic human value and dignity?


  • Based on the case, in 200-250 words, which specific moral status theory or theories from the topic Resources are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? What from the case study specifically leads you to believe that they hold the theory or each of the theories you identified?


  • Based on the case and specific moral status theories in the topic Resources, in 200-250 words, how does the theory or each of the theories they used determine or influence each individual’s recommendation for action?


  • Based on the case and specific moral status theory or theories from the topic Resources, in 200-250 words, what theory do you personally agree with and why? How would that theory determine or influence your recommended action in a similar situation?


  • Based on the case and topic Resources, in 200-250 words, how does the integration of knowledge in health care (theories, multiple ways of knowing, evidence) and knowledge from other disciplines inform and support your current or future professional health care practices and judgements regarding moral status issues?

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