The participation of doctors under Nazi rule raises which ethical question?
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Correct answer: Can professional knowledge be dangerous without humanity?
Under Nazi rule, some doctors participated in racist policies, forced sterilisation and so-called euthanasia crimes. This raises the ethical question that professional knowledge can harm people when it is separated from compassion, human rights and medical ethics. Option B is wrong because a doctor's duty is not to unquestioningly obey unjust state policies, but to protect the dignity and life of patients. Exam tip: include the terms ‘professional ethics’ and ‘human rights’ in your answer.
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Can professional knowledge be dangerous without humanity?
Why is this the correct answer?
Under Nazi rule, some doctors participated in racist policies, forced sterilisation and so-called euthanasia crimes. This raises the ethical question that professional knowledge can harm people when it is separated from compassion, human rights and medical ethics. Option B is wrong because a doctor's duty is not to unquestioningly obey unjust state policies, but to protect the dignity and life of patients. Exam tip: include the terms ‘professional ethics’ and ‘human rights’ in your answer.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Ordinary People and the Crimes Against Humanity.
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