Week 13

Final Exam Questions

Topic Areas

Autonomy and Medical Paternalism

The Dax Cowart Case

Micah Case

Adam Case

Assent vs. Consent

Informed Consent and Refusal of Care

Weak vs. Strong Paternalism

Respect for Autonomy

Beneficence

Nonmaleficence

Principle of Justice

Shannon and Jake Case

Killing vs. Letting Die / Active and Passive Euthanasia

Robert and Tracy Latimer

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Questions

1. Describe the actions of Tracy’s father. What is the difference between active and passive euthanasia?
2. What is weak paternalism? What is strong paternalism?
3. What moral dilemma(s) did Shannon’s doctor face? Explain.
4. What the similarities between nonmaleficence and utilitarianism?
5. What does beneficence mean in health care? Give an example.
6. According to Canadian Supreme Court Justice, Ted Noble, he granted Robert Latimer a constitutional exemption from the mininum sentence for second degree murder, as well as ruling that the sentence was “cruel and unusual punishment.” Noble called Latimer’s actions, “compasionate homicide.” Do you agree or disagree with how Justice Noble came to his decision?
7. At the age of 13, did Adam have the right to know about his fertility? Explain.
8. Give an example of respect for autonomy or define respect for autonomy.
9. What principle should have taken priority in the Dax Cowart case, respect for autonomy or medical paternalism? Why?
10. What is informed consent and why might a patient refuse treatment?
11. What is the principle of justice? How would use the principle of justice in the Shannon and Jake case?
12. What is the conflict in the Micah case? What is the difference between assent and consent?