Medical Ethics: Case Study Kiran
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What is the principle that provides Kiran the option to delegate decision-making authority to her son Fazli?

  • Autonomy (correct)
  • Cultural relativism
  • Ethical theory
  • Holistic approach
  • Why is the healthcare professional's attitude not acceptable from an ethical standpoint in this instance?

  • Violation of autonomy principle (correct)
  • Failure to consider holistic approach
  • Due to cultural relativism
  • Lack of respect for cultural values
  • What is cultural relativism based on?

  • Delegating decision-making authority
  • Right or wrong for a particular culture (correct)
  • Respecting individual autonomy
  • Universal ethical standards
  • According to Beauchamp and Childress, what approach should be taken when making ethical decisions?

    <p>Holistic approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor allows Kiran to make an informed decision or delegate the responsibility to her son?

    <p>Full disclosure of diagnosis and treatment path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the healthcare professional’s outlook raise ethical concerns?

    <p>Disregard for autonomy principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows Kiran to decide whether she makes the treatment decisions herself or delegates them to her son?

    <p>Full disclosure of diagnosis and treatment path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of autonomy provide Kiran with?

    <p>The option to delegate decision-making authority to her son Fazli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when making ethical decisions according to Beauchamp and Childress?

    <p>Holistic approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows Kiran to have the option to delegate decision-making authority to her son Fazli?

    <p>Autonomy principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms did Kiran experience in the previous few months?

    <p>Weight loss, fatigue, and poor appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Fazli not want his mother to be informed if a life-threatening condition is found?

    <p>He believes it's unnecessary to worry her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fazli believe about treating his mother at her advanced age?

    <p>It will only extend her agony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the healthcare professionals believe could prolong Kiran's life?

    <p>Chemotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Fazli believe that his mother's illness is just 'jaundice'?

    <p>He thinks it's normal for older people to experience jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason Fazli does not want to inform his mother about her diagnosis?

    <p>He thinks it's unnecessary to worry her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Fazli not intend to tell his mother about her diagnosis?

    <p>He thinks it's unnecessary to worry her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Fazli ask that his mother not be treated?

    <p>He thinks it's futile to treat her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is customary for the oldest male in many cultures?

    <p>To make medical decisions for other family members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reason does Fazli give for not wanting his mother to be treated?

    <p>He doesn't want her to suffer unnecessarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

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