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Euthanasia

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Medical science cannot detect all deficiencies of the fetus or their extent. Can a fetus be destroyed based on conjecture or preponderance of probability? No, medical ethics do not permit that. Only detectable major deficiencies in the fetus that in all probability will cause the baby to die if allowed to be born, are important in decision-making.

Passive euthanasia: What next?

A philosophical look at the passive euthanasia judgment suggests it won’t be long before we begin pursuing active euthanasia, says Jyotish Chandra Basak.