MUTILATION

WHAT IS MUTILATION?
Refers to the procedure that
diminishes /destroys functional integrity
of the human body.

an injury that causes disfigurement or

that deprives you of important body part
accidental injury,injury- an accident that results in
physical damage or hurt
dismemberment,taking apart- the removal of limbs;
being cut to pieces

TYPES OF MUTILATION

Major Mutilation results to being

incapacitated

Minor Mutilation does not destroy

the functional integrity of the human
body

Is mutilation moral?

Mutilation of healthy organ is not morally

permissible.
Mutilation may be morally permissible if
When in poses threat of danger to the whole

organism. ( Principle of totality)

The procedure is unavoidable provided that that
process is proven effective. (Principle of double
effect)
Its consequences will be compensated by the
positive effect. ( Principle of direct involuntary
act)

Disposal of the excised organ?

Body parts must be buried

appropriately

Conform to the existing procedure of

the institution regarding disposal of
amputated body parts/organ

PLASTIC SURGERY

A surgical procedure of fixing,

repairing and restoring the damaged,
disfigured and missing parts of the
body.
It includes
Treatment of physical pathologic condition
Aesthetic considerations
Psychological reasons

Is Plastic surgery morally

permissible?

If plastic surgery is sought for the

treatment of physical pathologic
condition to restore physical state
Aesthetic consideration may only be
permissible if:
The motive is good
Patients health is the prime consideration
There is sufficient and proportionate rave reason
(following Pope Pius XII exhortation to the Assn of Plastic surgeon)

TISSUE/ORGAN TRANSPLANT
The transfer of organ /tissue form
original site to another part of the
body or to another individual.
1.
2.
3.

Autograft ones own tissue

Homograft form one body to another
body of the same specie
Heterograft form one specie to another
specie

Morality of Transplantation

Autograft no moral objection

Homograft
If there is informed consent
They donor signifies the intent to donate

even after death

It may not be permissible if it poses danger
to the donor or recipient

Heterograft
May be morally justified if its is biologically

adaptable and applicable