#10982 Bioethics - Fr. Tad Pacholczyk

Questions Covered:

14:55 -What do you think about the science of artificial womb technology? Do you think it might have any relation to the end of abortion? 
19:43 – Ethically, how much as Catholics can we trust that scientists are doing the right thing? Is using stem cells for cancer treatment ethical? I’m asking as a parent that has a child dying from cancer. 
29:24 – I work as a clinical research coordinator with humans. Is it ok for me as a faithful Catholic to present contraceptive options for women going into a trial? 
37:30 – Is insulin a necessity at the end of life? 
45:20 – My mother has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She’s also on dialysis for kidney failure. How long, morally, should she continue dialysis as her dementia progresses? 
50:17 – I’m 75 y.o. my adult children have all left the faith and don’t care about me anymore. What do I do if I’m hospitalized and have no advocate? 

Resources mentioned:
https://vimeo.com/bioethicsvideos
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