Pros And Cons Of Medical Ethics

Medical Ethics:

Since ancient history societies have practiced medicine. Professor Albert Jonsen describes the personification of doctors in American literature as great moral heroes (97). In last century the medical practices have significantly evolved. Clinics designed to practice abortions, stem cell research companies and even facilities which accommodate to brain dead patients have opened. As a result debates regard the right to an abortion and pulling the plug on brain dead patients have arisen. Eric Schulzke claims many compromises must be made in order to strike a balance between the differences of opinions regarding abortion (564). As a result of these debates medical professionals find themselves in between their moral obligations

This includes case which would otherwise be considered medically appropriate” (256). Conscientious objection gives medical professionals a way to properly refuse care without being put in a compromising position. Political Scientist Eric Schulzke describes a pharmacy in Washington which does not stock emergency contraceptives. The technicians instead refer customers to other stores who do stock them. When this case was taken to court their actions were sound to be lawful (563). The pharmacists did not stand in the way of their customers’ ability to obtain contraceptives. They were able to follow their ethics meanwhile respecting their customer’s wishes. The American Medical Association established that a physician has the right to choose who they associate with, serve, and the environment they practice in while providing proper patient care (Leffler, 185). By conscientiously objecting a health care profession is given the opportunity to follow their moral compass while following the laws and guidelines established in the professional