Decision, Evaluation, Reflection on Ethical Approaches in Medicine
This assignment builds upon the following assignments you submitted previously:
Module 4 Dropbox: Identification, Research, Analysis
Module 5 Dropbox: Application - Act Utilitarianism
Module 6 Dropbox: Application - Kantian Ethics
Be sure to review the feedback you received from those assignments, and make any necessary revisions BEFORE moving forward with this assignment.
Focusing on the same case as before, you will now complete the last three steps of the critical thinking process: 5) Decision, 6) Evaluation, and 7) Reflection.
Again, review the Washington Post article, "The ethics of a second chance: Pig heart transplant recipient stabbed a man seven times years ago": https://www(dot)washingtonpost(dot)com/dc-md-va/2022/01/13/pig-heart-transplant-stabbing-david-bennett/
Follow the Sample Format: Decision, Evaluation, Reflection, and submit to this Dropbox using MLA formatting.
Complete this assignment, as follows:
Decision (150 words minimum)
Consider the main ethical/moral issue you previously identified in Module 4. Answer the "should" question by stating the option you determined to be the wisest and most ethical.
For example, The most ethical decision is for _____ to...
Be impartial. Avoid any bias; do not express your own personal opinion; do not use the words, "I think" or "I feel." The decision should be based upon your completion of the previous steps of the critical thinking process: 1) Identification, 2) Research, 3) Analysis and 4) Application of Act Utilitarianism and Kantian Ethics.
Clearly justify and support your decision. For example, This decision is morally justified because... Discuss how the results of determining Net Utility and applying Universality and Respect-for-Persons informed your decision. A justification is necessary - there is no better option. What would justify your decision to all of the stakeholders?
Evaluation (150 words minimum)
To evaluate your decision, play "devil's advocate." Think of some objections or arguments someone could make against your decision. List three potential objections to your decision, and then write a defense against each objection. Each defense should be based upon an ethical theory and/or logic.
For example, if you determined that the most ethical decision is for Jack to report Jill's stealing to the boss, one objection might be, If Jack informs his boss, Jill might retaliate against him. A defense against that objection could be, Jack believes reporting misconduct is his moral duty, and, therefore, overrides any concern of possible retaliation. (Kantian Ethics)
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For example, If Jack informs his boss, Jill might retaliate against him.
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For example, Jack believes reporting misconduct is his moral duty, and, therefore, overrides any concern of possible retaliation. (Kantian Ethics)
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Reflection (150 words minimum)
Reflect on the critical thinking process and the steps involved. Discuss how this knowledge can or has helped you in your life and/or your career?
For example, what do you think of the process? What did you learn from the process? Could it bring value to making decisions in your life or career? Would you use it in the future? Would you use it, or parts of it, in your everyday life? Have you used it in your everyday life? Do not write about the case itself, the decision you reached, or what you thought should or should not have happened relating to the case.
Please note. All three assignments have been uploaded for reference per the instructions. Thank you
Decision, Evaluation, and Reflection
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April 4, 2022
1. Decision
The physicians' and all medical practitioners' decisions are founded on the ethics of medical services; they follow the norm that everyone should be treated equally regardless of their history. According to the report, Bennett (the modified pig hearts recipient) stabbed a guy years ago, forcing that individual to suffer for himself and his family members. The guy died as a result of the repercussions Bennet imposed on him, but now Bennet has been granted a second shot in life as a result of the transplant, which appears to be unjust in the grand scheme of things.
However, the most ethical approach for the victim's family is to accept the present because nothing will change, even if they desire to pursue vengeance for their deceased relatives. Of course, they are furious with Bennett, but he has atoned for his wrongdoing by being imprisoned for years, and he is now a free man. Medical practitioners have demonstrated utilitarianism since it is the best option for them to save lives at the moment. Although paradoxically, the act of saving a man's life has become a reason for someone to die, the best ethical method to deal with this dilemma is the way Bennett's physicians deal with it.
2. Evaluation
The first argument to the physicians' conclusion is that "should criminals who have committed serious crimes require life-saving treatment?" "of course, they can. They are still human, especially in the case of Bennet, who has already served his time and is now free. In addition, this medical practitioner has taken an oath to provi...