C426 Healthcare Values and Ethics Task 1.docx

There are several ethical dilemmas in the given scenario that need to be addressed. The first potential ethical dilemma is related to autonomy. Jamilah, although she is 90 years old, has the capacity and the right to make decisions regarding her own healthcare and what she wants. The fact that she has verbally expressed a desire to live, sets the expectation that the hospital performs their duty of care and honor Jamilah’s wishes. The second potential ethical dilemma is one related to beneficence. Jamilah’s son is demonstrating paternalism in his actions. His culture and beliefs allow him the right to make decision regarding his mother’s care. These decisions he believes are in the best interest of his mother. He does not want her to suffer through procedures which he believes