Case Study: Ethical Dilemma in Heart Transplant Surgery

This case study examines the ethical dilemma surrounding a heart transplant surgery. The patient profile includes a young girl, her family, and a father who is a beneficiary of the hospital. The assignment explores the ethical considerations of prioritizing patients for transplant surgery based on factors such as the patient's potential contributions to society, family dynamics, and the hospital's interests. The case highlights the conflict between medical ethics, patient rights, and potential biases in decision-making. This assignment provides a detailed analysis of the ethical considerations involved in this complex medical scenario, including the role of the family, the hospital, and the broader societal impact. The assignment also explores the factors that influence the selection of patients for transplant surgeries, and the ethical implications of these decisions.

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
Medical Ethical Dilemma.

PROFILE OF PATIENTS.
The patient has a
family of four
individuals, three
children and a wife. He
is the sole earner in
the family as his
children are still
young.
The patient is young
and has scope in the
future as she is
knowledgeable and
talented. Her father is
a beneficiary to the
hospital.
The patient has an
addiction of hard
drugs. Scope of
survival is very low as
health is already
degenerated. Has
future scope in
charitable institutions.

Case: Heart transplant surgery for
Lisa Doe.
Patient profile
Age: 12
Gender: Female
Parent: Johnathan Doe
Requirement: Heart Transplant Surgery
The patient has been chosen for the heart transplant surgery because of future
scope owing to her knowledge and talent. Moreover, Dr. Johnathan Doe, the father
of the patient is a beneficiary to the hospital and can provide services to several
patients in the hospital in future.

REASON OF CHOICE
• Beneficial to the individual and her family - Lisa’s family has great
expectations from her owing to the various talents she has at the age
of twelve. She has the capacity to serve the society with her
knowledge as well.
• Beneficial to the hospital - Lisa’s father is a beneficiary for the hospital
and an asset as he can provide services to the patients in the hospital
with great efficiency and skill.
• Beneficial to the society – The contributions of Doctor Johnathan Doe
and Lisa Doe can be beneficial to the society as they will be able to
help a large number of people through their efficiency.