Framework for ethical analysis

Question 1

What are the GMC’s standards expected of doctors in 4 domains?

Answer 1

1. Knowledge, skills and performance
2. Safety and quality
3. Communication, partnership and teamwork
4. Maintaining trust

Question 2

What are the 4 quadrants to approach patient care?

Answer 2

• Medical indications
• Patient prefrences
• Quality of life
• Contextual features

Question 3

What did the case of Arthur Caplan, The Lancet 2012 involve?

Answer 3

88 yr old harold was bed-bound and partially parlalysed. He was suffering from bed-sores and refused to move. After 5 weeks of competantly refusing help he died.

Question 4

What are the main points set out in Prof Bowman’s guide to helping you think through a case?

Answer 4

• Summarise the case or problem
• State the moral dilemma
• State the assumptions that are being made
• Analyse the case
• Acknowledge other approaches and state the preferred approach with explanation