There is a potential violation of autonomy in Jamilah’s case. Jamilah has a right to make her own decision respect for autonomy. However, there have a concern about her fully understanding on her situation. ER physician had difficult to understand her language. Consequently, the family made different decision that Jamilah did not agree. However, Jamilah clearly stated to the social worker but it is hard to justify if she is capable to make her treatment decision. Even though Jamilah resided in an extended care facility due to her age and comorbidities, the facility cannot automatically assume her family have the right to make decision. Further assumption about Turkish culture to allow her son acting as a patriarch for the family should not
