LESSON FIVE

Conserving Human Life and Bodily Integrity

In this final installment, discover the ethical principles and Church teachings on several important issues, including organ transplantation and caring for people in vegetative states. Learn about the principle of totality and when it is permissible to remove healthy organs, as well as the ethical implications of xenotransplantation. You will learn about the duty to preserve life, including caring for those approaching the end of life.