Medical Ethics: Moral Theories & Principles
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What is the primary concern if Mrs Y's cyst is left untreated?

  • She will experience discomfort in hospitals
  • She will need a needle inserted for anesthesia
  • She will develop a phobia of needles
  • She will require dialysis (correct)

Why is the anaesthetist concerned about Mrs Y not complying with the procedure?

  • She would need to be physically restrained (correct)
  • She might not survive the operation
  • She might sue the hospital
  • She might bleed excessively during the operation

What is the niece's stance on Mrs Y's treatment?

  • She is unsure about what to do
  • She is against the operation
  • She is adamant that her aunt should receive treatment (correct)
  • She is not involved in the decision-making process

Why is Mrs Y hesitant to undergo the operation?

<p>She has a fear of needles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence of not removing the ovarian cyst?

<p>Mrs Y would experience renal failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the clinician?

<p>The need for dialysis in the future (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might dialysis be difficult for Mrs Y?

<p>She would require the regular use of needles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the four principles approach related to?

<p>Ethics in healthcare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is involved in the decision-making process for Mrs Y's treatment?

<p>The surgeon, anaesthetist, and Mrs Y's niece (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the surgeon perform the operation despite Mrs Y's objections?

<p>To protect Mrs Y from potential harm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Untreated cyst consequence

Mrs. Y will need dialysis if her cyst is not treated.

Non-compliance concern

Physical restraint may be needed if Mrs. Y doesn't follow the procedure.

Niece's role

Mrs. Y's niece strongly supports her aunt getting treatment.

Mrs. Y's hesitation

Mrs. Y is afraid of needles.

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Cyst removal benefit

Removing the cyst prevents kidney failure.

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Clinician's primary concern

The clinician is worried about Mrs. Y needing dialysis in the future.

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Dialysis difficulty

Dialysis often involves needles, which could be hard for Mrs. Y.

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Four Principles

A framework for ethical decision making in healthcare.

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Decision-makers

The surgeon, anaesthetist, and Mrs. Y's niece are involved in the decision.

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Surgeon's action

The surgeon might operate, despite opposition, to protect Mrs. Y from harm.

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