Ethical and Legal Issues

Question #1:
How does the principle of informed consent apply to competent patients who refuse lifesaving
treatment? How does it apply to incompetent patients who have signed an advance directive?
Question #2
What do you think stem cell research and genetic therapies present in the coming year?
Question #3:
On Social Responsibility: Explain your understanding of the statement below: Husbanding resources is
an ethical obligation for managers, because all resources, regardless of ownership, are part of the
commonwealth.
Question #4 :
Research the Case of Dax Cowart, clinically in the process we saw ethical problems. Analyze the
ethical problems surrounding Dax case by addressing the following four areas:

  1. Medical Indications
  2. Patient Preferences
  3. Quality of Life
  4. Contextual Features that is social, economic, legal and administrative.
    Question #5 :
    Research the Case of Aruna Shanbaug present the arguments in support of Euthanasia and
    against Euthanasia. Address the areas identified in your argument.

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