[Philosophical perspectives of iatrogenic abortion].
The doctor's task is to heal where possible, to relieve suffering and always to comfort. He attempts to prevent illness and to promote health, within the framework of primum non nocere ('do no harm'). Therapeutic abortion for fetal indications cannot be considered therapeutic, and should therefore be called iatrogenic abortion. The doctor has sufficient responsibilities of his own, and should not take over the responsibilities of other people or help them shirk their own. The philosophies of materialism, totalitarianism and hedonism are evil, and very dangerous for society.
D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010684:Philosophy; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D010819:Physician's Role; D011247:Pregnancy; D012380:Role
Filosofiese perspektief op iatrogene aborsie.