Case Study NURS 301

Medical Indications Beneficence and Nonmaleficence Patient Preferences Autonomy • James has a fluid buildup causing high blood pressure; hence he requires immediate dialyses. • Due to James’s worsening condition due to delayed dialyses, he requires a kidney transplant within a year to correct his situation. • His twin brother, Samuel, is the only donor available to save James but the surgery poses a risk to his life. • The physician respected the parents’ wish and faith and allowed them to take their son for religious healing. • The physician advised the parents that Samuel was the only available donor they had not considered but allowed them to decide if they would allow their son to undergo surgery. • However, there is little said about Joanne and Samuel’s opinion on kidney transplant (Seay & Nuccetelli, 2017). Quality of Life Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy Contextual Features Justice and Fairness • Respect for autonomy – reliance on religion delayed and worsened James’s condition. Now he requires ordeal both the • Mike wonders if it is fair to put his son, Samuel, through the of kidney surgery to save another son. ...........................CONTINUED..................