Medical Ethics

“A doctor in Quebec “treated” a BIID [Body Identity Integrity Disorder] patient by amputating two of his healthy fingers. Otherwise, the patient was threatening to mutilate himself” - Humanize

“The Vatican’s doctrine office issued ‘Infinite Dignity,’ a 20-page declaration that has been in the works for five years. After substantial revision in recent months, it was approved March 25 by Pope Francis” - AP

“The bill … allow[s] for the revocation or suspension of the license of a doctor who provides minors with puberty blocking drugs, opposite-sex hormones and surgeries as a part of a ‘gender transition’ plan.” - Daily Citizen

“Christian ethics, while upholding the value of life, also consider the context and conditions under which life is sustained. The critical distinction between allowing natural death and actively causing death informs the Christian stance on life support.” - C.Leaders

“NHS England made the announcement on Tuesday, following several months of research and a review of evidence provided by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).” - CPost

“U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor in Bismarck ruled that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cannot make the Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) comply with rules requiring that coverage.” - Reuters

“Asking the question “what are they?” was long overdue, given that approximately 1.5 million embryos left over from IVF services are currently stored in freezers in the United States” - Breakpoint

From the statement: “there is no long-term evidence that current ‘gender affirming’ medication and surgical protocols benefit their mental well-being.” - American College of Pediatricians

“… medical ethicists consider topics like today’s conversation in light of four factors: Benevolence…Nonmaleficence…Autonomy…Justice” - Denison Forum

“The state Senate voted 23-10 to enact the Save Adolescents from Experimentation, or SAFE, Act. The bill initially passed the Senate on Dec. 13, 24-8.” - W.Examiner