Hospital Case Study: Ethical Analysis of Heart Transplant Decision
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This case study presents a memorandum for the record detailing a lead surgeon's decision to allocate a heart for transplant to a young girl, Lisa, over two other patients, a father of three and a man with no family. The decision was made under time constraints with limited resources. The surgeon considered the patients' medical histories, family situations, and potential for future contributions to society. The memorandum justifies the choice through a utilitarian ethical framework, emphasizing the potential for the decision to benefit a greater number of people, including the hospital through a donation from the girl's father. The analysis also considers the ethical philosophies of John Stuart Mill and John Locke to bolster the decision, weighing factors such as the girl's youth and potential for inspiration against the other patients' needs and circumstances. The case highlights the complexities of ethical decision-making in healthcare, particularly when resources are scarce and difficult choices must be made.
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