Ethics & Medics

The human person is both biological and transcendent, and it is necessary to see this reality to respect and protect all human beings. The inviolable dignity of every human being from fertilization until death is key to building a bridge between disparate philosophies of human nature. In this article, Andrew St. Stephanos proposes a starting point for building an understanding between rival philosophical factions by first understanding the nature of Man.

This article is fourth in a series on the Ethical and Religious Directives, examining their formation, structure, and potential revisions to the directives. Part three, “The Professional—Patient Relationship,” is the focus of this installment. It covers directives specific to caring for individuals, as well as new issues that have arisen since the last major revision of the directives. This article gives valuable insight on both the past and potential future of the ERDs.