Roosevelt Dawson Case Summary

For the Roosevelt Dawson case, Dawson a young man who suffered from a viral infection that affected his spine, caused inability to move his limbs and breathing. What we need to keep in mind is that he is not suffering from any severe, untreatable pain or a terminal illness or disease. Also that he is about twenty-one years old.

Based on past cases in this hospital, the hospital board has granted patient's (or whoever was put as the guardian) assistance for breathing and or nourishment. Looking at the patient's competency does not apply to this case, at least in my opinion. He seems to be competent having fulfilled the standards of it, which are: capacity to understand or communicate, capacity to reason or deliberate and have some
In general, patients would belong to the "vulnerable population." In general, there should be no discrimination or bad judgement based on characteristics on the patients, which is obvious and never be forgotten since it is against the law. One should make no assumptions based on stereotypical views and make no difference in hospital care due to their disabilities, but having memberships in these groups should make no difference in hospitals
Dawson, a young twenty one year old man, if according to the social workers’ beliefs of him wanting assisted suicide, they should definitely remind him and tell him again what his alternatives and options are again. Let him realize and think about what he really wants. Also to meet with a psychiatrist to see if he is actually depressed about his current state, if this decision, this is just not a "spur of the moment" decision. They should also ask if this is what he really wants, but not to be paternalistic or advising him suggestions in any way. He could refuse not to see a psychiatrist if he wishes not to. If he does not show any depression, on this is a good sign, but still keep in mind if he really does want to seek suicide. Also for him to consult and speak with his loved ones, if he wishes to. Letting him realize is he does wish to take away his own life once released, he should know for a fact what his family wants. He seems to be competent, knowing what he wants for his decision, but euthanasia is against the law. If we were to keep him in the hospital, it would go against his wishes and him being autonomous. He is a grown man of legal age, can make his own choices, whether it be against the hospital, he can and will do what he wishes with his "destiny." If he really seeks to be released after doing all these requests or suggestions, knowing every possible alternative and