Four principle
Principlism
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, Four principle
Applying the Four Principles: Case Study
Part 1: Chart (60 points)
Based on the "Healing and Autonomy" case study, fill out all the relevant boxes below. Provide the information using bullet points or
a well-structured paragraph in the box. Gather as much data as possible.
Medical Indications Patient Preferences
Beneficence and Non-Maleficence Autonomy
The option to rely on faith and not put James into dialysis was The patients’ caretakers had opted to rely on their faith in
harmful to his health as it led to the deterioration of his prayers rather than dialysis hoping their son would be
condition and the need for a kidney transplant (non- healed.
maleficence). The parents have the moral obligation to choose the option
Moreover, obtaining a kidney from Samuel for James is for the they deem best fit for James after the second visit to the
best benefit of the patient. hospital
However, it is harmful or may cause danger to Samuel hence The doctor exercised the principle of autonomy by giving
the dilemma. them the best options available and letting them decide
what option they prefer between obtaining a kidney from
Samuel and risking his life too.
©2019. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
Principlism
Institution affiliation
Date
©2019. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
, Four principle
Applying the Four Principles: Case Study
Part 1: Chart (60 points)
Based on the "Healing and Autonomy" case study, fill out all the relevant boxes below. Provide the information using bullet points or
a well-structured paragraph in the box. Gather as much data as possible.
Medical Indications Patient Preferences
Beneficence and Non-Maleficence Autonomy
The option to rely on faith and not put James into dialysis was The patients’ caretakers had opted to rely on their faith in
harmful to his health as it led to the deterioration of his prayers rather than dialysis hoping their son would be
condition and the need for a kidney transplant (non- healed.
maleficence). The parents have the moral obligation to choose the option
Moreover, obtaining a kidney from Samuel for James is for the they deem best fit for James after the second visit to the
best benefit of the patient. hospital
However, it is harmful or may cause danger to Samuel hence The doctor exercised the principle of autonomy by giving
the dilemma. them the best options available and letting them decide
what option they prefer between obtaining a kidney from
Samuel and risking his life too.
©2019. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
