HLT 312V Ethics for Health Care Professionals Week 3 Discussions

HLT 312VWeek 3 Discussions

Discussion 1

Discuss the pros and cons of having “designer babies.” In what ways might this become a social, economic, class, racial, or prejudicial system? Will it truly improve society? How does the issue of cloning impact the future of reproduction?

Discussion 2

What ethical issues surround embryonic stem-cell research? Should the president have limited federal stem-cell research? Are other alternatives such as adult stem cell and placenta as effective? Why or why not?