pt. 1. Some preliminary questions. The person: at the center of morality. Moral decision making: morality in action. Conscience: the moral guide --Pt. 2. Questions at the beginning of life. Abortion. Newborns with disabilities. In vitro fertilization and other artificial reproductive technologies -- pt. 3. Questions concerning illness and disease. Genetics. Organ transplantation. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome -- pt. 4. Questions at the end of life. Death and dying. Euthanasia -- pt. 5. Questions concerning health care in general. Informed consent. Health care reform.