Recent Ethical issues in the news

Hey guys, Thought it could be useful to all of us to get a discussion going on recent ethical issues in the news so we can really look at each topic from every angle and be better prepared to discuss it at interview. Firstly, what do you think about these topics: The Tony Nicklinson case about his fight for the right to end his own lifeSome Pharmacists in London recently found to be selling Valium and other prescription drugs to those without prescriptions in order to make profit (article here: BBC News - Pharmacists illegally sell Valium and morphine)The woman who died from lung cancer after being given (clinically healthy) lungs from a smoker (article here: BBC News - Cystic fibrosis woman died with smoker's donor lungs)Along the lines of the Tony Niclinson case, people going abroad to use Dignitas when they want to end their lives. Should this be allowed? Article here: BBC News - Assisted suicide: 10 years of dying at Dignitas) Secondly, what other articles or issues concerning medical ethics have you come across recently? Seren xx
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