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1
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approaches to child decisions

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child paternalistic approach

child liberationist approach

2
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what are the types of best interests for children

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basic interests - physical/emotional wellbeing
developmental interests - promote child development/emotional maturity/education/confidence/socialisation
autonomy interests - respecting and promoting autonomy

3
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when do basic and developmental interests take precedence in children

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if the autonomous decision will result in death or serious harm

4
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should 18 be a cut off for legal protection from bad decisions?

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  • development continues after 18
  • values and beliefs change as an adult
    + if we value autonomy, yes
    + practically there must be a legal cut off
    + there if more than just law to protect from bad decisions
    + autonomy should be respected especially as children start to be able to be exposed to risk factors for ill health at their own choice - drinking alcohol, smoking, extreme sports without adult supervision
5
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how should decisions be made for children without autonomy (babies, infants etc)

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best interests - basic and developmental

6
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approaches to parental autonomy

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parental rights

best interests

7
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pros and cons of parental rights argument

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+ parents share values/beliefs with children

  • dont have a right to impose beliefs on others
  • parents have duty to ensure child reaches autonomous adulthood
8
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parental autonomy best interests argument

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+ parents know child more than anyone else, family welfare is relevant to child

  • parents may be too emotionally involved, lack of objective weighing up
  • personal values/beliefs may mean they consider effective treatment as unacceptable
9
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risks and benefits of tissue donation as a child

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risks - physical harm to child donor, transplant fails for recipient and causes grief and guilt
benefits - altruisim, saving a life, if sibling dies without transplant, guilt and grief

10
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professional guidance for children participation in research

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minimal risk of harm
not possible to do in adults
condition specific to children
parental consent

11
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age of consent for children

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16+

court approval for major decisions with parental disagreement over 16

12
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what are the requirements for Gillick competency

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ask child if you can tell parents - if they say no, respect it
assess child maturity - understanding etc
likely to suffer harm without treatment given

13
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what is utalitarianism

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consequence based approach - whatever decision brings greatest happiness is right (benefit is measured by overall happiness from consequences)

14
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pros and cons of utalitarianism decisions

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+ democratixc, each persons happiness has value
+ intuitively 10 lives better than 1

  • certain actions always wrong
  • not all consequences can be forgiven
  • may justify heinous acts for greater good
15
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rights based approach to decisions

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moral obligation placed on people to uphold rights of others

negative rights - may not harm us, may not steal from us may not kill us etc
positive rights - autonomy, education, healthcare (things that must be provided)

16
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pros and cons of rights based approach decisions

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+ protects all individuals, incl marginalised and lacking power
- no power shifting possible

17
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what is the concept of justice

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reciprocal relationship between individuals + society - all humans valued equally

if human life valued equally - justice means ensuring equal capability to flourish - access to healthcare

requires that societal structures value people equally

18
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is justice equity?

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no, instead removing barriers and engaging with priorities instead of helping those with barriers overcome them

19
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how does listening and enagaging with those affected by conditions help (co-production)

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informs understanding of health inequalities
identifies meaningful needs
informs sustainable and effective interventions

20
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what is the concept of equity

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recognising that people have different needs to achieve the same outcomes

21
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what is the mental capacity act

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decisions made on behalf of a person lacking mental capacity must be in individuals best interests

22
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what is best interests

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physical and emotional interests (values, aspirations, likes/dislikes)
autonomy interests

23
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interaction of best interests and mental disability

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previous best interests should be considered

24
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health vs wellbeing

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medical interests dont always = best interests
bad health decision may be in someones best interests/medical interest may not align with best interests (therefore their wellbeing)

25
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importance of free will

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being free to make ones own choices helps us flourish as humans

26
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what do autonomous choices require

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ability to understand information
ability to form values
ability to make decisions based on values and understanding

27
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how does one enable autonomy to patients

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provide adequate information
clearly explain
give time to consider options
don't pressure patient
non-judgmental approach
provide reasonable choices
28
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positive impacts of autonomy on care

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helps drs give better advice
enable better decision making
improve mutual understanding
improve trust
improve adherence
29
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how can doctors go against their moral instincts in treatment?

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by talking to the patient and understand each others perspective

30
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what is paternalism

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overriding/undermining patients autonomy based on healthcare professionals view of patients best interests

31
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what falls under paternalism

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presenting one side of the argument
withholding information
coercion
lying

32
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arguments for/against withholding information being lying

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for - intention is the same then lying = withholding morally. wrong to assume patients dont want to know. esp if you know the patient would be influenced by the information

against - withholding restricts autonomy less. patients may actively collude in withholding. impossible to tell patients everything. less likely to cause mistrust

33
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what offenses may be committed if a doctor acts without consent

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criminal - assault and battery

civil - claim for damages

34
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situations where consent is not required

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emergency - obtaining consent may lead to damage to the patient
implied - llifting top after asking if they can be examined, not good for invasive treatment
waiver - decision given to someone else
best interests - unconscious, dementia etc

35
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what is expressed consent

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oral or written permission

36
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what is consent

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a competent person that understands the nature of the treatment based on information in broad terms without coercion who then gives permission

37
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what is competency

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understand information
retain information
use information to make a decision
communicate the decision

38
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arguments for paternalism

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patients may be depressed if given bad news

patients are laymen so may put undue weight to certain side effects

39
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what is duty

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certain actions are right or wrong in themselves irrespective of consequences
e.g to not kill, not torture etc

but how is it decided?

40
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what are the conflicting duties of abortion

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duty to respect autonomy

duty to not end life

41
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what is virtue

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a character trait a human being needs to flourish/live well

42
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foetal rights

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no legal rights til birth

being pregnant doesnt take your rights away - can engage in harmful behaviours, refuse medical treatment

43
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paternal rights over foetuses/pregnant women

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once born

none during pregnancy - no say in abortions, no legal right to be consulted/informed of one

44
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legal grounds for abortion

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pregnancy under 24wks or
necessary to prevent gradve/permanent injury to mother or
continued preg would be greater risk than termination or
substantial risk of serious physical/mental handicap

45
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what is consequentialism

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actions ethically right/wrong determined by overall consequences of the action

46
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problems with consequentialism

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certain actions always wrong
consequences aren’t always clear
could justify heinous actions for greater good
doesnt take rights into account

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