After a plane crash, Dr. Arizona Robbins (one of the victims) developed a life-threatening infection in her leg. She was adamantly against the surgeons amputating her leg and made Dr. Callie Torres, an orthopedic surgeon and her wife promise not to. However, when her condition worsened, Dr. Torres ordered the amputation of Dr. Robbins' leg in order to save her life. After surgery, it took Arizona a very long time to come to terms with the loss of her leg and found a hard time forgiving her wife for breaking the promise. (Source: Grey's Anatomy, Season 9, Episode 1) 1. In accordance to Natural Law, which actions of Dr. Callie Torres are considered ethical? Explain briefly. 2. In accordance to Natural Law, which actions of Dr. Callie Torres are considered unethical? Explain briefly. 3. Is the amputation of Dr. Robbins' leg, ethical or unethical? Answer using the Principle of Double-effect.
After a plane crash, Dr. Arizona Robbins (one of the victims) developed a life-threatening infection in her leg. She was adamantly against the surgeons amputating her leg and made Dr. Callie Torres, an orthopedic surgeon and her wife promise not to. However, when her condition worsened, Dr. Torres ordered the amputation of Dr. Robbins' leg in order to save her life. After surgery, it took Arizona a very long time to come to terms with the loss of her leg and found a hard time forgiving her wife for breaking the promise.
(Source: Grey's Anatomy, Season 9, Episode 1)
1. In accordance to Natural Law, which actions of Dr. Callie Torres are considered ethical? Explain briefly.
2. In accordance to Natural Law, which actions of Dr. Callie Torres are considered unethical? Explain briefly.
3. Is the amputation of Dr. Robbins' leg, ethical or unethical? Answer using the Principle of Double-effect.
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