Multiple Choice
Consider this scenario: A pregnant woman has cancer and will die unless she receives chemotherapy to destroy the tumors.If she takes the chemotherapy to destroy the tumors,the fetus will die.According to the doctrine of double effect,is it morally permissible for her to do so?
A) No.
B) Yes.
C) Yes,as long as the intention is to kill the fetus.
D) No,unless the woman dies as a result of the chemotherapy.
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