COLLEGE OF NURSING, PHARMACY AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Subject GE8 (Ethics)

Course/Year Level MID-II and BSPHARM-II
Topic No. 1 Moral issue of Abortion
This topic deals with the moral issue of abortion and the application of
different ethical theories. It includes discussion on the theories of
Introduction
hominization of life, and the criminal liability of professional midwives
aiding and/or participating in the practice of abortion.
After reading the topic, the learners shall be to:

a. Define “abortion;”
b. Enumerate and describe the different types of abortion;
Objectives c. Discuss the theories of hominization of life;
d. Explain the criminal liability of midwives participating and/or
aiding the practice of abortion; and
e. Communicate and justify his/her view and opinion on the moral
issue of abortion.
Discussion: Please see handout reading materials.
After reading the topic, the learners shall answer chapter review
Practice
questions to test their understanding of the topic discussed herein.
Provide an avenue for validating learning by conducting online classes,
if applicable, using any class app platform, subject to availability of
Teacher Intervention students’ internet connectivity, and for entertaining and clarifying
questions by available means possible including, but not limited to,
call/text messaging/e-mail/chat.
The learners shall answer a 50-item multiple choice questions (MCQ)
exam which covers the topics discussed prior to COVID-19 pandemic
Assessment
and all other topics given thereafter. The learners are expected to obtain
a passing rate of at least 70% of the total item.
 Florentino T. Timbreza (2007). Bioethics and Moral Decisions. C &
E Publishing
Reference Materials  Luis B. Reyes (2012). The Revised Penal Code, 18th ed., Rex
Printing Company, Inc.
 Act No. 3815, otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code (.pdf)

Prepared by:

(ORIGINAL SIGNED)
Camad C. Ali, Jr.