Why-should-we-take-care-of-our-body-1.pptx

taking care of bodies

1. 1 Why should we take care of our body?

2. 2 Our bodies are considered to be our most treasured possession. The human body is a complex of organs and parts. The Church teaches us that our body is sacred because it is a precious gift from God. Human body is an expression of the human person Any body organ cannot function in isolation.

3. 3 9 organ systems Nervous system Endocrine Skeletal and muscular Integumentary Alimentary Respiratory Circulatory Excretory Reproductive The good functioning of the entire human organism constitutes good health

4. 4 WHAT IS HEALTH?

5. 5 HEALTH Is the optimal functioning of human organism to meet and integrate biological , psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

6. 6 Why is good health important? Being healthy should be part of your overall lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. Feeling good about yourself and taking care of your health are important for your self-esteem and self-image. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing what is right for your body.

7. 7 What is Bioethics? is the field of morality that deals with life issues

8. 8 The 2 fundamental principles of bioethics Traditional Bioethical Principles Contemporary Bioethical Principles

9. 9 A . TRADITIONAL BIOETHICAL PRINCIPLES

10. 10 PRINCIPLE OF STEWARDSHIP - Pope Pius XII ( man in truth, is not the owner of his body nor its absolute lord, but only its user ) LAWS THAT ARE EMBEDDED IN HUMAN BODY: The dignity of the human body The pre-eminence of the soul over the body The solidarity of all peoples The sovereign dominion of God over life and destiny -

11. 11 2 . PRINCIPLE OF TOTALITY Pope Pius XII ( human person can give individual parts of his or her body to destruction or mutilation, that it is necessary for the good of the whole human organism. The removal of a bodily organ is called ANATOMICAL MUTILATION ( it changes human anatomy). The suppression of the working of a bodily organ is called FUNCTIONAL MUTILATION . 3 condition that must be considered: Presence of a particular organ is causing serious damage Damage can be remedied Elimination of the danger of death

12. 12 3 . PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE EFFECT OR INDIRECT VOLUNTARY St. Thomas Aquinas – an act have two effects : intended effect ( wanted, pleasant ) and incidental effect ( unwanted, unpleasant ). the unpleasant and unwanted incidental effect is voluntarily accepted, but only in an indirect way. You do not really like it you are merely tolerating it CONSIDERATIONS: First, the action must be morally good or neutral in itself. Second , the bad results cannot be the means for achieving the good results. Third , the motivation for carrying out the action must be solely to achieve the good results. Fourth , the good result must be at least as significant as the bad.

13. 13 4 . PRINCIPLE OF INTEGRAL CAUSE St. Paul (Centers around the fact that what is good must have an integral cause. But attaining this good , no evil should be done even with a good intention).

14. 14 B . CONTEMPORARY BIOETHICAL PRINCIPLES

15. - Tom L. Beauchamp and James F. Childress ( Respect for autonomy which is to acknowledge the person’s right to hold views, to make choices, and to take actions based on personal values and beliefs. 15 PRINCIPLE OF RESPECT FOR AUTONOMY

16. 16 2 . PRINCIPLE OF NON MALIFICENCE - An obligation not to inflict harm on others. Has been closely associated with the maximum “ Primum non nocere ” ( above all or first of all do no harm) Come from 3 Latin words: 1. non-no 2. male- evil, wrong 3. facere - do. In other words nonmaleficence etymologically means “ do no evil or do no wrong. The medical professional must never do anything that will harm or will be wrong for his her patient.

17. 17 3 . PRINCIPLE OF BENEFICENCE Comes from 2 Latin words: bene - good, facere – do. Medical professional should not only avoid to harm their patients, they must contribute to their welfare 2 FACTORS ON WHICH THEIS PRINCIPLE IS BASED: 1. patients must derive some benefit from the medical services they receive 2. such benefit often comes from the overall balance of good results over the bad results.

18. 18 4 . PRINCIPLE OF JUSTICE Aristotle ( equals must be treated equally, and unequals must be treated unequally.)

19. 19 The following are valid consideration in practicing justice in times of scarce medical resources To each person an equal share To each person according to need To each person according to effort To each person according to contribution To each person according to merit To each person according to free market exchanges

20. A Reading from the Book of Genesis (4:8-12) When they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the LORD asked Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" He answered, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?" The LORD then said: "What have you done! Listen: your brother's blood cries out to me from the soil! Therefore you shall be banned from the soil that opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand. If you till the soil, it shall no longer give you its produce. You shall become a restless wanderer on the earth."