The principle of clinical equipoise aims to ensure that research subjects are not exposed to risks without the possibility of benefit. It requires that there be genuine uncertainty in the expert medical community about the comparative therapeutic merits of each arm of the trial. Miller and Brody criticize clinical equipoise as too vague and difficult to apply consistently. Warren's view that personhood occurs later than birth could imply that abortion and infanticide may be morally permissible in some cases. However, allowing abortion and infanticide raises ethical concerns about protecting the lives and rights of vulnerable human beings.

1. (1) Principle of Clinical Equipoise & (2) Abortion and Infanticide
Explain what is the Principle of Clinical Equipoise. What does it try to achieve? What are
Miller and Brody’s criticisms of it. (2.5 pages) Warren holds that personhood occurs at some
point later than birth, writing that “the infant is not instantly transformed into a person at
the moment of birth.” Explain the implications of her view as regards abortion and
infanticide. Having explained these implications, explain why you agree or disagree with her
view.#Principle #Clinical #Equipoise #amp #Abortion #Infanticide