In listening to these three children, they definitely have varying opinions to how best provide care for their ill mother. Despite their differences in opinions, the three siblings share a common desire of wanting the best possible care for their mother. The oldest child wants the best for her mother, however, she seems unable to decide what is best for her. By wanting the best, the oldest child appears to be displaying the principle of beneficence. According to Burkhardt and Nathaniel (2014), "the principle of beneficence means to do good," (p. 69). Furthermore, although the scenario states that the mother is confused, the oldest child is still opposed to taking away her mother's right to make decision for herself. The oldest daughter also
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Although the youngest daughter is willing to give away the mother’s decision making rights, like her brother and sister, she only wants what’s best for their mother, thereby, practicing the principle of beneficence. The three children, although they have different opinions on who should decide in the medical care their mother receives, the children are focused on the belief that their should received the best possible care, away from harm or free from pain. By vocalizing their beliefs, each of them feels that they are advocating for their mother's best interest. A nurse (or the medical team) can help the children in finding the best plan of care for the patient by:
1) Asking the children if their mother had made an Advance Directives; if there is one, then they can use that as guide in the type of care their mother receives.
2) If there is no Advance Directive, the nurse (medical team) may explain the available treatment options, along with the positive benefits and negative outcomes. Providing these treatment options, would allow the children to make an informed decision and give consent on which treatment plan to
Although the youngest daughter is willing to give away the mother’s decision making rights, like her brother and sister, she only wants what’s best for their mother, thereby, practicing the principle of beneficence. The three children, although they have different opinions on who should decide in the medical care their mother receives, the children are focused on the belief that their should received the best possible care, away from harm or free from pain. By vocalizing their beliefs, each of them feels that they are advocating for their mother's best interest. A nurse (or the medical team) can help the children in finding the best plan of care for the patient by:
1) Asking the children if their mother had made an Advance Directives; if there is one, then they can use that as guide in the type of care their mother receives.
2) If there is no Advance Directive, the nurse (medical team) may explain the available treatment options, along with the positive benefits and negative outcomes. Providing these treatment options, would allow the children to make an informed decision and give consent on which treatment plan to