1) Do you believe that this case presents a legal or an ethical problem, or both? No, I don't believe this is a legal or an ethical problem. I believe each Dr. was doing what they thought was right for their patient according to the quality of life criteria.
2) What do you believe should be the criteria for a physician to use when having to choose a solution that will benefit one patient at the expense of another? Unfortunately, I believe they have to choose who has the better chance of surviving after the treatment and will be able to go on and live a long life.
3) How can Dr. K. justify this decision when speaking to the family of Marguerite M.? He just has to do his best to explain the situation. In the eyes of the family there is no way
2) What do you believe should be the criteria for a physician to use when having to choose a solution that will benefit one patient at the expense of another? Unfortunately, I believe they have to choose who has the better chance of surviving after the treatment and will be able to go on and live a long life.
3) How can Dr. K. justify this decision when speaking to the family of Marguerite M.? He just has to do his best to explain the situation. In the eyes of the family there is no way