1. Imagine you are head of pediatric surgery at the hospital, and you intend to recommend to the parents that Emma and Sophia be surgically separated. Choose one moral theory and use it to outline your argument that the best choice is surgical separation.
Under the Utilitarianism theory, the final decision should be based upon the outcome that the parents as well as the twins experience the greatest net pleasure over pain (Edge & Groves, 2006, p. 33). The common issue with conjoined twins is that one is typically healthy while the other is less so (“What are conjoined twins?”, n.d.). The severity of surgical separation may also vary depending on where the twins are conjoined. However, keeping the twins conjoined would potentially cause numerous complications of which the severity would vary depending on which parts of the body is shared. Organs that are shared provide the work for both twins, which would require the organ to work much …show more content…
The divine being has a master plan and a will that must be followed. According to Ashcroft (2007), “acts are right or wrong depending on whether or not they accord with the commandments of God” (p. 101). God’s decision is morally good thus there must not be a need for intervention. This omnipotent being has a purpose and an answer for all questions. By understanding scriptures and holding onto faith, the parents of Emma and Sophia could come to a general interpretation that fits the current situation. The most important value that both parents must accept is to believe in the divine being and his plan. In essence, the answer lies within the parents “seeing the light” or the real purpose and meaning behind everything. Therefore, with the case of Emma and Sophia, the clinical ethicist would recommend
Under the Utilitarianism theory, the final decision should be based upon the outcome that the parents as well as the twins experience the greatest net pleasure over pain (Edge & Groves, 2006, p. 33). The common issue with conjoined twins is that one is typically healthy while the other is less so (“What are conjoined twins?”, n.d.). The severity of surgical separation may also vary depending on where the twins are conjoined. However, keeping the twins conjoined would potentially cause numerous complications of which the severity would vary depending on which parts of the body is shared. Organs that are shared provide the work for both twins, which would require the organ to work much …show more content…
The divine being has a master plan and a will that must be followed. According to Ashcroft (2007), “acts are right or wrong depending on whether or not they accord with the commandments of God” (p. 101). God’s decision is morally good thus there must not be a need for intervention. This omnipotent being has a purpose and an answer for all questions. By understanding scriptures and holding onto faith, the parents of Emma and Sophia could come to a general interpretation that fits the current situation. The most important value that both parents must accept is to believe in the divine being and his plan. In essence, the answer lies within the parents “seeing the light” or the real purpose and meaning behind everything. Therefore, with the case of Emma and Sophia, the clinical ethicist would recommend