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Unfinished feticide: the ethical problems.

Harry Lesser

    Journal of Medical Ethics
    |June 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    This paper examines the ethics of abortion methods, particularly those risking birth defects. It also explores the moral implications of unintended births and selective fetal reduction in fertility treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Medical Ethics
    • Reproductive Ethics

    Background:

    • Ethical considerations surrounding abortion methods are complex.
    • The moral status of a fetus and the implications of potential birth defects require careful examination.
    • Assisted reproductive technologies raise novel ethical dilemmas regarding fetal reduction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the ethical permissibility of various abortion methods.
    • To investigate the moral considerations arising from the unintended birth of a damaged infant.
    • To evaluate the ethical acceptability of selective fetal reduction in cases of multiple pregnancies resulting from fertility treatments.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis of ethical principles.
    • Review of existing literature on abortion and reproductive technologies.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachGenetics and Reproduction

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  • Case study analysis of complex ethical scenarios.

    • Main Results:

    • The paper argues for a nuanced ethical framework for abortion, considering potential fetal harm.
    • It posits that the birth of a damaged child introduces new moral considerations.
    • The ethical justification for selective fetal reduction is critically assessed.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethical decision-making in reproductive medicine requires careful consideration of all potential outcomes.
    • The moral landscape shifts with unintended consequences, such as the birth of a child with disabilities.
    • Fertility treatments involving fetal reduction present significant ethical challenges that warrant further debate.