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Religion and Medicine Key Words
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- 1ConscienceAn inner voice that keeps people on the right track, some religions see this as a God-given instinct.
- 2Free WillThe belief that humans have free choice in life. Religions teach that people can chose to do right or wrong.
- 3Hippocratic OathA promise taken by doctors to preserve life at all costs. This means treating a patient to the best of one's ability.
- 4Medical EthicsThe process of deciding what is right or ethical with in medicine, such as through conscience. Many believers would apply their religious values.
- 5Quality of LifeThe extent to which one's life is enjoyable and meaningful, eg. free from undue stress. Religions teach to life live to the full.
- 6Sanctity of LifeLife in all of it's forms is sacred, many religions have teachings about avoiding taking a life.
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- GCSE Ethics (Religion and Medicine) Flashcards on Religion and Medicine Key Words, created by BethSHeartbeat on 09/03/2014.
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