[Solved] Resolving Ethical Dilemmas

 

Examine  the case of Baby Boy Doe  The objective of this  assignment is to get you to think critically about real-life ethical  dilemmas and the moral principals involved. There is no right or wrong  answer, just try to look at this case subjectively. Most of the time,  resolving ethical dilemmas is not so “black and white.” Discuss  arguments for and against the issues below

1. Discuss what makes this an ethical dilemma

2. Discuss the implications of this study in terms of the moral principles.

Here are some questions that may guide your thinking:

Respect  for persons: Did the hospital/ physicians allow the parents to be  autonomous in their decision-making? Do you see any elements of  paternalism on behalf of the physicians?

Beneficence: Did the hospital/ physicians act beneficently?

Nonmaleficence: Did the hospital/ physicians consider nonmaleficence?

Justice: Did the hospital act in a just way?

3. Finally, do you think that the hospital did all that it could in this situation? Did it act appropriately? Explain.