Question
Leon Kass argues that the primary responsibility of physicians is to: (Points : 1)
respect the autonomy of the patient.
make decisions on the basis of compassion and good intention.
benefit sick by the activity of healing.
preserve a patient’s life by every means possible.
respect the autonomy of the patient.
make decisions on the basis of compassion and good intention.
benefit sick by the activity of healing.
preserve a patient’s life by every means possible.
Answers
Christopher
benefit sick by the activity of healing.
bobpursley
Correct, unless the "healing" is by methods he opposes, like stem cell use (and research), or artificial ways to keep a person live while the healing is going on (such as external hearts or lung machines). Honestly, it is hard to get a read on him, he mixes "naturalistic" and "humanistic" and "biblical" philosophy, and he changes his tune over time. George W. Bush liked his songs, and formed a so called "stem cell committee" in <honor> of him.
Ms. Sue
I haven't read Leon Kass, but most doctors would choose to benefit the sick by healing.