Vague Wisdom

I do think that part of sentience is perceiving the consequences of an action. I would agree with you that it is not possible to be aware of all the consequences of an action, but I think we get pretty good at seeing the main ones. I guess what I'm trying to get too is that, at least in medical situations, someone has to live with the results of a medical intervention. Where it is possible I prefer that the person who lives with the consequences of a medical treatment be the one to make the decision. I do understand that this is difficult to achieve because in many cases people will not be able to really comprehend how other life will be changed, but I still want them to have the option. I also want the patient to be given as much real information as possible from people who have gone through the medical procedure.

So I guess it might change my answer by degree but I still stand by it.