Quotes

Question 1

Christianity, consent, medical integrity

Answer 1

‘Thou shall not kill’ Exodus 20:13

Question 2

Church of Scotland, consent, vulnerable in society and autonomy?

Answer 2

‘Such a change could discriminate against groups who might not be aware of any changes through lack of knowledge or understanding’ Transplantation: opting in or opting out of organ donation

Question 3

Church of Scotland, consent, supply

Answer 3

‘clear evidence of significantly increased numbers of organs available for transplantation, without harming those involved in organ donation’ Transplantation: opting in or opting out of organ donation

Question 4

Church of Scotland, consent, giving

Answer 4

‘Organ donation at present t s one of the most generous free, voluntary gifts there is’ Transplantation: opting in or opting out of organ donation

Question 5

Church of Scotland, consent, autonomy

Answer 5

‘Presumed consent isn’t real consent at all’ Transplantation: opting in or opting out of organ donation

Question 6

Church of Scotland, consent, medical integrity

Answer 6

‘It would be immoral not to do everything ethical to prolong and improve the quality of life of those in need of a transplant.’ Transplantation: opting in or opting out of organ donation

Question 7

Hinduism, consent, giving

Answer 7

‘Death is certain but the simplest way to extend life beyond death is through donating body parts’ The gift of life, pass it on

Question 8

BMA, consent, supply

Answer 8

‘We believe this is the best option for the UK to reduce the shortage of organs and save lives.

Question 9

Humanists, consent, supply

Answer 9

‘An opt out system increases the number of organs available for transplants saving lives’

Question 10

Utilitarian, consent, supply

Answer 10

‘Presumed consent generates many more available organs’ British Journal of nursing

Question 11

Christianity, BHD, dead donor rule

Answer 11

‘Thou shall not kill’ Exodus 20;13

Question 12

Christianity, BHD, respect and personhood

Answer 12

‘For you created my inmost being;​ you knit me together in my mother’s womb.​ I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.’ psalm 139; 13-14

Question 13

Islam , BHD, dead donor rule,

Answer 13

‘A person can be pronounced legally dead when either the heart stops or when the brain completely stops all vital functions’ International Islamic Fiqh academy

Question 14

Humanist, BHD, dead donor rule and respect

Answer 14

‘Leaving the decision up to the family is the most practical especially when there is no consensus among scientists, philosophers and bioethicists on definition of death.

Question 15

Church of England, assisted dying, compassion

Answer 15

‘In strictly observing the sanctity of life, the Church could now actually be promoting anguish and pain, the very opposite of Christian message of hope’ Lord Carey, former archbishop of the church of England

Question 16

Friends at the end, assisted dying, autonomy

Answer 16

We believe that medically assisted dying should be available to all mentally competent adults with either a terminal illness or an incurable condition … provided this is their own persistent request.

Question 17

Non religious response, euthanasia, autonomy

Answer 17

this is a basic human right. It’s a matter of personal autonomy. Its my body, my decision’ Dr Michael Irwin

Question 18

Humanists response, euthanasia, virtue

Answer 18

In the absence of a conscious life, it is of no consequence to the subject himself whether he lives or dies.
James Rachels, philosopher