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  • Essay / Reflection - 1652

    Ethical Theory: For this case, I will apply the “four quadrants” approach to reveal and evaluate the various ethical dilemmas present in this clinical experience. Originally developed by Jonsen, Siegler, and Winslade (reference2,3) in 1982, this relatively new method of ethical analysis provides health professionals with a practical framework for establishing an association between the circumstances of a case and their underlying ethical dimensions. underlying. This system includes a series of specific questions relating to medical indications, patient preferences, quality of life and contextual characteristics. Essentially, each quadrant addresses an important concept in medical practice, starting with the medical problem itself, the different treatment options available, and the corresponding prognoses. The patient's priorities are then identified and taken into consideration; it is then important to establish the impact of each outcome on the health and functional status of the individual. Finally, other contextual factors, such as legal and economic issues involved in the case, are discussed. This step-by-step approach allows the primary ethical dilemma to be broken down into a set of questions that facilitate the clinician's thought process and thus help them make an ethically justified decision.Application of the ethics toolIndications for medical interventionWhat is the medical problem ?The lady in this clinical scenario was suffering from severe choking because within seconds she was unable to speak; gradually became wheezy and cyanotic with a slightly bluish complexion; and his attempts at coughing seemed to become weaker and quieter. Apparently this was a life-threatening emergency... middle of paper ...... I would argue that there is implied consent in the patient's conduct and that the medical student is touching the patient to benefit from his care. Conversely, the patient's lack of knowledge of the medical student's identity could alter the validity of the patient's consent. In conclusion, unless the patient has suffered harm and can establish that the medical student was negligent, any patient claim would be weak. It is important to note that there are no specific professional guidelines yet on such an ethical dilemma for medical students; which, in theory, would be very helpful to others facing similar challenges. Additionally, the victim's cultural and religious beliefs were unknown and no notable resource allocation issues were present in this scenario, so such contextual features are superfluous in this case analysis...