St.

Paul University Philippines

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

This topic will explore and analyze moral issues raised by the recent
development of biological and medical sciences, including those
related to reproductive technologies, human genetics, and health-care
policies. This is to help the students become aware of the moral
implications of modern biological and medical sciences, and provide
them with the theoretical framework for moral reflection and prudent
judgment.

Specific Objectives:

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:

1. know basic principles used in the analysis of moral dilemmas
and show how these principle function in the health care
delivery;
2. be sensitive on ethical consideration and issues in patient
care, community work and public issues locally and globally;
and
3. develop their own rational and coherent positions in reference
to the different issues.

Competencies:
1. Demonstrate their ability to research, problem solve and
analyze data.
2. Identify and understand ethical issues related to life.
3. Demonstrate their ability to express in written/oral form,
clear and relevant information and to see that information to
articulate their belief structure.

Other References:

1. Jessica Pierce and George Randels, 2010, Contemporary Bioethics:

A Reader with Cases. Oxford University Press.
2. Additional reading materials are available in the website of the
course: (http://public.clunet.edu/~ chenxi/phil345.pdf)
3. Laura Evelyn Paunil Ciabal, 3003, Ethics for Health
Professionals. C&E Publishing, Inc.
4. Angeles Tan Alora, 2006, Bioethics for Students, UST Publishing
House.
5. John Paul II, 1995, The Gospel of Life, Random, House Inc.
6. James White, 2003, Contemporary Moral Problems, Thomson Learning,
Inc.
7. Robert Solomon and Jennifer Greene, 1999, Morality and the Good
Life, McGrawHill Education.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING COMREHENSIVELY. (Answers should be in 1-2 pages

only for all the 3 items)

1. Discuss the stand of the Catholic Church regarding the following

issues: (Please acknowledge your references)
A. Abortion
B. Euthanasia
C. In-Vitro Fertilization

2. After reading Evangelium Vitae, as a Health Care Provider what is

now your personal stand regarding each of the 3 issues above
(refer to item no.1)?

CONGRATULATIONS!
 St. Paul University Philippines
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

You may want to review your reflections and your answers before you
turn them in. After I finish reading all your course work, I will give
my feedback.

Thank you, all and Caritas Christi Urget Nos.