What Makes a Similarity or Difference Between Two Actions Relevant

question 45

Short Answer

What makes a similarity or difference between two actions relevant for the purposes of a moral argument by analogy?

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Definitions:

Post-operative Complications

Health problems that occur after surgery, ranging from minor issues such as mild infections to serious conditions like blood clots or organ failure.

Anaesthetic

Substances used to induce anesthesia, temporarily eliminating sensation or pain in a part of the body or the whole body.

Intravenous (IV)

Pertaining to the administration of substances directly into a vein, typically for hydration or the delivery of medication.

Estimated Blood Loss

An estimate of the volume of blood a patient has lost during surgery or due to injury, used to guide treatment decisions.