Question

Evaluate the following case in your text: Bouvia v. Superior Court – California Court of Appeal.

Concentrate on either 1 or 2.

1.

In this situation determine the principle model of the physician-patient relationship that is being promoted, and the

ethical theory that would support that model. Further, discuss whether than model should be used or should another

model be adopted along with reason of why or why not?

2.

Discuss the problem regarding the tension between autonomy and beneficence.

Answer 1

2.

Autonomy refers to being able to raise own opinion and have control over own decisions. Beneficence refers to be able to benefit the individual in care and through services being practiced.

The principle of autonomy usually gets into conflict with the principle of beneficence. This is because of the fact that in some situations there is harm in providing autonomy to the patient rather than providing benefit. Such dilemma arises frequently in health car epractices and that is why the conflict between these two ethics usually arise.

In cases where the nurse experinces the conflict between these two principles mostly they practice the paternalistic approach that is considered to be in best interest of the client, but if this is investigated keenly it is revealed that the intervention may appear to be beneficial for the patient yet it breaches the autonomy principle.

It is stated that during such conditions the entier situation with its consequences should be taken into consideration, well thought of and then the decisions are made. Well discussed and planned decisions are specifically adviced in these scnearios.