Describe the ethical dilemma faced by the participants

Unit I Case Study

Providers, patients, and caregivers are often faced with very difficult healthcare decisions. For the Unit VI Case Study, you will review and respond to the below case.

You can access the case by visiting the following website:

The Center for Practical Bioethics. (n.d.). Case studies. Retrieved from http://practicalbioethics.org/resources/case-studi…

From this page, please locate and read the below case study:

 Walking The Tightrope

Read the case study. Using the questions at the end of the case study as guide, describe the ethical dilemma faced by the participants. As you explain the ethical issues, provide possible resolutions and your opinion on the scenario. Make sure you apply one of the ethical decision-making models discussed in this unit.

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The patient’s autonomy is being respected in the decision-making process. The caregiver does not try to influence the decision but the caregiver educates the patient about the various aspects of the decision (Johnson and Potter). The meeting with all parties involved would have helped to make sure that everyone is on the same page…………………………

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