An Ethical Dilemma Involving Main Argument

Main ArgumentNameInstitutional AffiliationDate
Premise 1: If when the physicians gave Ms. Z oxycodone drug as a treatment for her condition, the benefits on its usage did not outweigh the harm caused by the drug then it was wrong. (According to the principle of nonmaleficence)
Premise 2: When the physicians gave Ms. Z oxycodone as a treatment for her condition, the benefits on its usage did not outweigh the harm caused by the drug.
Conclusion: It was wrong for the physicians to administer oxycodone drug on Ms. Z.
Argument
Administration of oxycodone to Ms. Z was morally wrong according to the principle of nonmaleficence. The harm caused by the usage of oxycodone which is an opiate drug outweighed the benefits it offered to the patient. As indicated in the case study, it led to addiction and immediately she left taking the drugs, harm would be caused such as unhappiness, general a...