Ally Fulginiti

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

With the vague ethical guidelines, "equals must be treated equally", there are too many valid interpretations for equality. It's simplest to consider all humans equal and award healthcare based on this, but the debate over HC as a basic human right is still open. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Weitzman concludes that while the Nazi human experiments are appalling, it's just as awful to ignore the results. As long as the victims are properly honored and the research is used with caution, it would be disrespectful to disregard life saving research. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

It's surprising that ethical research deteriorated during WWII. With all of the terrible things going on during this time, I'd have thought the U.S. would protect its people, not subject them risky experiments without consent. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

I can't help but wonder if Offred would be better off without any memory of her previous life. Society puts her in a disgusting situation, but she could be saved from at least some emotional and psychological stress if she had no recollection of a her daughter or Luke. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

If Sunni Muslims view 3rd party ART as adultery, but some Shia Muslims allow sibling sperm/egg donation w/o breaking kinship or adultery laws, what comprises adultery? Is physical contact required, or does pregnancy outside of the married couple (by any method) count? #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Even if genetic cloning is possible, it is incredibly unlikely that the two will be exactly the same. Because of epigenetic influences, they'd be more like identical twins (same DNA but different personalities) rather than an exact replication of someone. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Most Abrahamic religions agree that abortion should be avoided, but recognize that there are some justifiable circumstances. The debate, even within the same religion, is over what these circumstances are and the acceptable timeline in which to act on these conditions. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Mahowald emphasizes an important point in the abortion debate that we often overlook: legality and morality are related but not equivalent. If this principle is kept in mind, it would be much easier for pro-choice and pro-life to reach an agreement. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Ana valued cancer prevention higher than the risks of a mastectomy, but her family disagreed. Also, Ahmed & Layla valued the benefit of a new kidney over the risks of transplant, but their father disagreed.This shows that weighing risk and benefit is very case-by-case. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

If DNA can be modified in athletes to enhance their muscle growth and repair rate, could the same modifications be used for patients with disorders that cause muscle deterioration? #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Buck v Bell is unsettling. It violates autonomy by forcing vulnerable pts into a procedure and hurts them to benefit others, neglecting nonmaleficence principles. Unauthorized individuals make harmful decisions for competent pts, and that's too utilitarian for comfort. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

It's surprising that so many of the surveyed religious groups had no opinions on organ transplant/body donation to medical schools. I thought this would be an important topic amongst these groups, similar to end of life decisions, palliative care, etc. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Compensation for the families of those who successfully donate organs after death is an interesting concept. More people may be willing to donate for money, but in this case, compensation should be based on willingness to donate, not the success of the transplant. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

If using only the brain to determine death, does the entire brain have to lose function, or only one section, such as the brain stem or higher brain cortex? It seems like the easiest definition of life/ death is through their natural circulation and respirations. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Futility depends on the definition of medical benefit: Is it any life-sustaining measure, or does it only include treatment for those who have significant chances of recovery? If it's both, how can we determine if the patient or physician should have final autonomy? #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

Callahan neglects the key difference that slavery is forced while PAS is autonomously requested. Also, to remove physician morality is to dehumanize them completely. Dr.s are trained to treat diseases, but they aren’t robots. Pts need their moral values to be understood #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

(2/2)These patients may be physically unable to communicate, but they mentally understand and respond to the environment just as well as a conscious patient. As long as the brain functions and thoughts can be processed, the person is still alive and very much human #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

(1/2) Pope John Paul says that man maintains human dignity regardless of his/her physical state. This statement is supported by the recent brain activity research in minimally conscious patients #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

ANH was discussed in the context of patients with dementia, however, do these same principles extend to patients with different illnesses? I'd be interested to see how each faith changes, or doesn't change its views on ANH with differing illnesses. #RLST305b

[Ally Fulginiti @allyfulginiti]

If no cure exists, most religions agree on palliative care. Death can never be intended, but pain relief can be achieved through any method, even if it is a certain side effect. It seems like "letting die" is ok, as long as the steps to do so are labeled properly. #RLST305b