1 & 2 has to be applied. 1. Applies a Distributive Justice Theory (9 pts). Accurately applies a distributive justice theory to the dilemma and correlates the theory to the ethical principles previously identified.Discusses a distributive justice theory in relation to the dilemma.Distributive justice theory discussion is incomplete or not accurate or is not consistent with the dilemma.Does not discuss a distributive justice theory. 2. Applies an Ethical Theory That Supports Resolution (9 pts)Accurately applies an ethical theory that supports the resolution; discussion is concise and comprehensive Accurately applies an ethical theory to the resolution with major points discussed Ethical theory discussion is incomplete or not accurate or does not support the resolution Does not discuss an ethical theory. 3. Answer the following questions asked below based with the scenario 1. Can providers complete the act of suicide? Is removing her from the ventilator assisted suicide? Who decides? What are the legal ramifications in Texas for providers? Should a family be allowed to demand continued medical care when the healthcare team believes that the patient will not benefit from further therapy? SCENARIO 1: CENARIO 1Mrs. G, a 58 y/o woman with terminal cancer arrives in the ED of a Texas hospital following an overdose of narcotics. When her husband and daughters arrive, they inform the ED physician that Mrs. G was diagnosed with ovarian cancer with metastasis six months ago and she is six weeks post the last course of chemotherapy. The family explains she has been in severe pain and was found unconscious and barely breathing in her bedroom. Upon arrival in the ED Mrs. G was intubated, placed on a ventilator and started on Dopamine for hypotension. The patient did not have a living will or durable power of attorney according to the family who demand aggressive care despite her attempt to commit suicide and a full code order is placed by the attending MD. After five days in the ICU without improvement in neurologic status, the healthcare team is convinced further interventions are inappropriate and could cause additional client harm. In a family meeting the daughters insists on continued support including additional surgery/chemotherapy/radiation and prolonged ventilator support despite the opposition from the husband who demands that the physician finish the suicide. Consider the following as you write your paper: Can providers complete the act of suicide? Is removing her from the ventilator assisted suicide? Who decides? What are the legal ramifications in Texas for providers? Should a family be allowed to demand continued medical care when the healthcare team believes that the patient will not benefit from further therapy?
