20 Questions
What is the principle that provides Kiran the option to delegate decision-making authority to her son Fazli?
Autonomy
Why is the healthcare professional's attitude not acceptable from an ethical standpoint in this instance?
Violation of autonomy principle
What is cultural relativism based on?
Right or wrong for a particular culture
According to Beauchamp and Childress, what approach should be taken when making ethical decisions?
Holistic approach
What factor allows Kiran to make an informed decision or delegate the responsibility to her son?
Full disclosure of diagnosis and treatment path
Why does the healthcare professional’s outlook raise ethical concerns?
Disregard for autonomy principle
What allows Kiran to decide whether she makes the treatment decisions herself or delegates them to her son?
Full disclosure of diagnosis and treatment path
What does the principle of autonomy provide Kiran with?
The option to delegate decision-making authority to her son Fazli
What should be considered when making ethical decisions according to Beauchamp and Childress?
Holistic approach
What allows Kiran to have the option to delegate decision-making authority to her son Fazli?
Autonomy principle
What symptoms did Kiran experience in the previous few months?
Weight loss, fatigue, and poor appetite
Why does Fazli not want his mother to be informed if a life-threatening condition is found?
He believes it's unnecessary to worry her
What does Fazli believe about treating his mother at her advanced age?
It will only extend her agony
What do the healthcare professionals believe could prolong Kiran's life?
Chemotherapy
Why does Fazli believe that his mother's illness is just 'jaundice'?
He thinks it's normal for older people to experience jaundice
What is the main reason Fazli does not want to inform his mother about her diagnosis?
He thinks it's unnecessary to worry her
Why does Fazli not intend to tell his mother about her diagnosis?
He thinks it's unnecessary to worry her
Why does Fazli ask that his mother not be treated?
He thinks it's futile to treat her
What action is customary for the oldest male in many cultures?
To make medical decisions for other family members
What reason does Fazli give for not wanting his mother to be treated?
He doesn't want her to suffer unnecessarily
This quiz presents a medical ethics case study involving Kiran, a 74-year-old woman with concerning symptoms. Test your knowledge on ethical decision-making in healthcare scenarios.
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