Healing And Autonomy Case Study

Case Study: Healing and Autonomy Ethical and religious decisions are at times, difficult choices to make. This paper will closer examine a case study of two identical twin boys who are eight years old. The one son, James, needs a kidney transplant. At the age of eight, Samuel, the brother does not have the ability to make the decision. The father of the twins, Mike, struggles with religious beliefs, moral and ethical decisions. The mother Joanne is present, but the study does not discuss her thoughts or feelings. This paper will closer examine some of the struggles presented to this family with reflection on the Christian narrative and Christian vision. There are times in life where the answer is not black and white, right, or wrong, and the choices will impact the entire family.
Issues Within the Case Study
Issues related to principalism include autonomy, nonmaleficence, and beneficence can be seen in this case study. James was diagnoses with acute kidney failure after he had a strep infection. Usually, with this condition antibiotics will help improve the kidneys. However, James also suffered from elevated blood pressure causing fluid to …show more content…
There is no discussion as to how Joanne feels about dialysis, kidney transplant or the thought of her son Samuel being a donor. Mike questions his and struggles with seeking medical attention or waiting for God to perform a miracle. The healthcare team could suggest a meeting with all the medical players, the parents, and clergy from the family's church. Making time for God and listening for an answer is not always easy. There is a saying, make time for the quiet moments as God whispers and the world is loud. I believe with that this would be a useful tool for this family. The future is unknown to man but has already been written by God. Going to God with prayer, petition and giving thanks in all circumstances would benefit James as well as the