Case Scenario: Noura was a 52-year-old woman who had suffered
chronic back pain for many years. She had repeated admissions in an
attempt to find the cause, all without success, and her only relief
came from the Pentazocine which she had taken for years. Along with
the doctors, Sister agreed that sterile water should be given as a
substitute without Noura’s knowledge, as it was believed that Noura
was so addicted that it was difficult to know whether she really
had pain or not. Gradually, Noura’s analgesia was replaced with the
water, despite her complaints of cramps, nausea, and pain. After a
few weeks she was told that her drugs had been substituted and that
it was now possible to control her pain with a milder and safer
analgesic. She was furious that we had deceived her and accused us
of causing her unnecessary suffering. Her sister felt that the
actions were justified as Noura would have a better life free from
the drug. 1- Discuss the possible ethical theories and the justification
that support the decision in the two options below. A- The ethical theory can be used to justify health care
providers’ and Noura’s sister in deceiving her? B- The ethical theory can be used to oppose the use of deception
with Noura? 2- Discuss TWO ethical principles that are relevant to Noura’s
case? 3- Ethical Resolution: A- Determine the moral rightness of the decision made: is it
morally acceptable or not acceptable? Justify your answer. B- Determine whether this decision should be reconsidered or
replaced by an alternative decision. C- What impact do you believe Noura’s deception will have on her
relationship with her health care providers? 4- Do you think Noura is competent to make her own decisions?
Justify your answer. A. Legal competency? B. Level of consciousness? C. Diminished mental capacity?
Order an Essay Now & Get These Features For Free:
Turnitin Report
Formatting
Title Page
Citation
Outline
