Posted: July 13th, 2016

How does the author describe futile treatment?

Topic 2 DQ 1

How do personal values, morals, and ethics influence decision-making? (Consider your upbringing, your family structure, your socioeconomic status, your community, and your own personal experiences).

How do these factors influence your decisions?

How might they conflict with your patients’ and their families’ needs, preferences, and biases?

Which ethical theoretical framework best describes your personal worldview?

Support your response with examples.

Topic 2 DQ 2

Read the assigned article, “Dealing With Futile Treatment: A Medical Student’s Perspective.”

How does the author describe futile treatment?

What ethical dilemmas are faced by healthcare providers who must address human suffering?

How can ethical principles be used to identify the most appropriate decision when conflict arises?

Dealing With Futile Treatment

Topic 2 DQ 1

How do personal values, morals, and ethics influence decision-making? (Consider your upbringing, your family structure, your socioeconomic status, your community, and your own personal experiences).

How do these factors influence your decisions?

How might they conflict with your patients’ and their families’ needs, preferences, and biases?

Which ethical theoretical framework best describes your personal worldview?

Support your response with examples.

Topic 2 DQ 2

Read the assigned article, “Dealing With Futile Treatment: A Medical Student’s Perspective.”

How does the author describe futile treatment?

What ethical dilemmas are faced by healthcare providers who must address human suffering?

How can ethical principles be used to identify the most appropriate decision when conflict arises?