Case 9 : Well-Formed Conscience
Case Study 8 : WELL-FORMED CONSCIENCE Challenges A health care professional harbors doubts regarding the moral acceptability of some procedures he cooperates in at the hospital where he works. Unable to resolve the question, he feels troubled with the thought that he might be continuously performing acts of injustice towards the patients. Question What should […]
Case 2 : The Role Of The Bioethics Committe
Case Study 2 : The Role Of The Bioethics Committe Challenges A doctor and her colleagues cannot decide on how to manage a certain patient, fearing that their solution might be ethically questionable. It was suggested that they approach the Bioethics Committee. Question What is the role of the Bioethics Committee in a hospital? Solutions […]
Case 1 : Withdrawing of Life Support
Case Study 1 :WITHDRAWALING LIFE SUPPORT Challenges Patient is a 52-year old male who met an accident, and has been attached to a respirator in a comatose state for 8 months. The family’s resources have been continuously depleted. The doctors, who long gave up hope for recovery, feel that they are uselessly prolonging the patient’s […]
