Case History John Baker a nine-year-old male, was admitted to the emergency room with the chief complaints of wheezing during respiration, swelling and erythema of the right arm distal (below/farthest away from) to the humerus, and slight vertigo (dizzy/ room spinning). The patient is responsive; however, he seems confused. The patient was playing outside, when a wasp stung him on the anterior region (front/top region) of the forearm. The patient’s mother watched the incident unfold, and promptly removed the stinger from the sight of injury with tweezers. The patient has no history of allergies or major medical ailments.…
On April 23, 2015, at 11:58 a.m., I spoke with Jerry Cummings who is a medical practice consultant. Cummings explained that he serves as a medical consultant and helps physicians manage their practices as well as hospitals. Cummings told me he is aware of the allegations made by Amy Morgan and assumes they are true, but doesn't know firsthand. He said that Harrison relies upon him for a lot of things and he has been under the impression that Harrison probably needs to retire. He has also discussed the allegations with Harrison who denies having any type of drinking problem. He requested Harrison not perform any procedures until he gets evaluated. Cummings told me that he has also discussed the case with Wally Bley and Dr. Lucas.…
Looking at John Cornelly, the plaintiff in this case, I see a young man with a promising future. Cornelly has never been convicted in a court of law of misconduct. Though this is not enough proof of his innocence, it is clear that his conduct was driven by external factors. First, Cornelly has readily admitted that he has had an affair with his class teacher. The latter appeared in criminal proceedings and is awaiting sentencing over rape charges to which she pled guilty. It is clear that Cornelly fell into her trap and this might have been the genesis of his misconduct. Being an adult, the teacher is to blame for the corrupting of this minor. She ought to have protected him from any conduct that was against state law. Cornelly’s possession…
The author examines the moral and ethical dilemma of a physician who take part in euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. He distinguishes the difference between passive euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Anson notes, that passive euthanasia is more acceptable due to the similarities of the American Medical Association's Code of Medical Ethics guidelines for withholding or removing life-sustaining intervention. However, the article also implied contradictions in the Hippocratic Oath against active euthanasia. Moreover, Anson examines the ideas based on proponents' views for active euthanasia, which patients who utilize life support systems are suffering agonizing and "leading to an undignified death". Although the article differs…
A dispute of morals, ethics, science, saving lives and taking lives all wrapped up into one article! The article I am referring to is “The Ethics of Fetal Tissue Transplantation”, by Scott B. Rae. This article covers strong points such as science, laws, ethics, restrictions, and alternatives. With all the information presented in this article I find it extremely unethical to use fetuses from voluntary abortions to assist in medical care.…
A new ethical discussion is emerging in the oncology world due to overwhelming advances in fertility preservation in all age groups. The journal article “The Ethics of Fertility Preservation for Paediatric Cancer Patients: From Offer to Rebuttable Presumption” addresses the pressing need to discuss the ethics of failing to preserve fertility as this current practice may no longer be considered ethically appropriate for populations for whom established techniques are available. The current standard practice involves merely offering the option of fertility preservation procedures to children and young adults with cancer. Previous ethical discussions of fertility preservation have focused on the question of whether it is appropriate to perform fertility preservation procedures for a particular patient. The question at the heart of this article suggests the new discussion needs to address the question, “is failing to proceed with fertility preservation ethically justifiable?’” (McDougall 2015). The article gives some…
Some examples of actual and alleged unethical conduct in practicing assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have given rise public debate about these rapidly progressing technologies. In certain instances it was believed that eggs stored for posterity by patients were used to impregnate others without any explanation, permission, or the informed consent of the parties. Although this was not the first time revelation of potential deception has ever come to light in the field of ART. There have been other cases where a doctor who operated a private clinic used his own sperm for artificial insemination without the patients consent. (Riddick, 2006) The following discusses assisted reproduction, surrogate parenting, what are the implications on the definition of parenting, is surrogate parenting good or bad, as well as if surrogate parenting a way to exploit the poor.…
Totenberg, N. (2012, March 21). Court: No Benefits For Kids Conceived After Dad Died. Retrieved from npr.org: http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153224630/court-no-benefits-for-kids-conceived-after-dad-died…
Patrick Lee and Robert P. George are the authors of "Chapter 1: The Wrong of Abortion" included in the book "Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics" edited by Cohen and Wellman. They have raised the question of morality if someone chooses or performs or helps receiving abortion (Lee & George 13). Since their arguments are based upon objective views of abortion and by ignoring the subjective wrongs of abortion, the mental element (subjectivism) of this applied ethics may render this debate bias when it…
To the advocates of pro-life and those who support pro-choice, I pose the question of the moral of Physician-assisted suicide. To abort the sick and the old for society is the goal and the purpose of Physician-assisted suicide. Physician-assisted suicide was originally brought to public attention by Dr. Jack Kevorkian also known as Dr. Death. Dr. Kevorkian was thrust into the limelight after violating the Hippocratic Oath and assisting in the suicide of a Janet Adkins, an Alzheimer’s patient, with his homemade suicide machine, built from junkyard scraps. In recent years, Physician assisted suicide has become a feasible solution to individuals with terminal diseases or the elderly, but it that a good…
Examine and comment on the view that the principle of the sanctity of life should be considered of first importance in medical ethics with regard to the topic you have studied? (50)…
There are many types of ethical dilemmas that plague the medical field but never is a dilemma more important than when dealing with life and death. In situations such as these, one must follow their own moral compass. When the case involves an entire hospital going against their religious mandates for the life of a woman, the decision becomes that much more difficult. This paper will analyze the situation one Phoenix hospital found themselves in and the repercussions it suffered because of it decision.…
How is physician-assisted suicide any different than regular suicide? Does the fact that a person is terminally ill make it right? Who gets to decide if it is right? These are questions people may ask themselves when deciding whether or not they think physician-assisted suicide is ethical. Whether it is requested or not, many would say it is unethical for a physician to deliberately cause death to a person. Physicians take an oath to first do no harm. Others may say that a person has the right to make his or her own decisions about his or her life. In this paper, I will explore each side of physician-assisted suicide and how it relates to virtue ethics, along with how I feel relativist would see the issue.…
When working with patients and their families, the health care professionals occasionally will face unpopular and difficult decisions that relates to medical treatments which questions moral issues such as religious beliefs and even professional guidelines of ethical or not. Health care ethics is used as a parameter for staff to exemplify the standards of the proper ethics and provide the imaginary ethics road map to success when speaking to patients and families about choices based on beliefs, values, health, and possibly in the end death. When dealing with moral issues in this manner it becomes even more complex.…
Around thirty percent of U.S. women will have an abortion by age forty five. Nationally the rates of abortion have declined since 1990. There are many factors to this decline for example sexual activity, the economy, contraceptive use, and the amount of publicity this topic now has. This is why looking at the topic of abortion is so important it is defiantly a very widely debated topic. This paper is going to talk about if abortion is morally wrong or morally permissible through talking about both sides of this ethical question.…