When Policy and Healthcare Meet

Review the Treatment of Critically Ill Newborns case study.
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/olc_linkedcontent/bioethics_cases/g-bioe-18.htm

1. What should the Inskeeps do?
2. What information do the Inskeeps need to make the decision? List four things.
3. A number of years ago, doctors would make this decision without consulting the parents. Give two reasons
   why this might be wrong. Give two reasons why having the doctor decide might be best.
4. If the doctors connect Joshua to the oscillator and he then dies, are there grounds for a malpractice suit?
   Why or why not?
5. If the doctors don’t connect Joshua to the oscillator and he dies, are there grounds for a malpractice suit?
   Why or why not?
6. Sometimes next of kin must sign an informed consent form, by which they acknowledge that the doctor has
   told them certain information and that they agree to a certain procedure or medical plan. Whom does this
   protect? Explain your answer

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