4.7 - Birth (A.J. Cronin)
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Practice Questions
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What is a medical dilemma?
💡 Hint: Think of a situation that involves saving lives.
Define 'perseverance'.
💡 Hint: Consider a scenario where you keep trying despite challenges.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a major theme in 'Birth' by A.J. Cronin?
💡 Hint: Consider what keeps the doctor going during tough times.
True or False: Medical ethics are not significantly important in emergency situations.
💡 Hint: Think about the choices doctors face in emergencies.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the repercussions of a doctor's decision to favor one life over another in an emergency. What ethical frameworks could guide this decision?
💡 Hint: Think of the broader implications of prioritizing lives and ethical reasoning involved.
Create a scenario in which Dr. Manson has to make a split-second decision. How might various ethical theories apply, and what should he prioritize?
💡 Hint: Think about how different ethical perspectives influence the decision-making in such crises.
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