(1) The United States uses a healthcare system based on economic ability to pay, whereas other countries use a free and/or universal system for their healthcare. Which do you feel is better for society? Why? Is it acceptable for society allow for individuals to become bankrupt or turn to crowdfunding their medical care?
(2) In this week’s videos, we saw that robots are increasingly being used to perform surgery. It can operate at angles and for lengths of time that are much longer than a human surgeon can. Would you feel comfortable knowing that a surgical procedure you required would be performed by such a robot? Why or why not?
(3) Do humans that are enduring extreme suffering or terminal illness have the right to commit suicide? Should healthcare professionals be allowed to assist in this? Why or why not?
