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Sunday, April 4, 2010

Conjoined Twins

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1058/is_26_117/ai_66035540/

In the article linked, an ethical and moral debate is shown. The parents of the conjoined twins want to leave their daughters' fate in G-d's hands while the Judge ordered that surgery is done to save one of their daughter's lives. They said they'd rather have both girls die than save one. Unfortunately for the parents, British law favors the child's interests. Yet if the surgery ends up killing one of the twins, the doctor is liable to be charged with assault and murder.

I don't understand how a doctor can be held responsible for an accidental death caused by a risky surgery. I think there's no telling who's right or wrong but of course it's more risky to avoid the surgery. Miracles can happen and sometimes doctors are wrong but having that much faith can kill both of their daughters. Of course this is a heart-wrenching decision and sacrificing one innocent life for another is horrible. What do you think should be done?

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