Applying the Four Principles of “Healing and Autonomy”

Part 1: Chart (60 points)
Based on the “Healing and Autonomy” case study, fill out all the relevant boxes below. Provide the information by means of bullet points or a well-structured paragraph in the box. Gather as much data as possible.

Medical Indications
Beneficence and Nonmaleficence Patient Preferences
Autonomy

Quality of Life
Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy Contextual Features
Justice and Fairness

Part 2: Evaluation
Answer each of the following questions about how principlism would be applied:

  1. In 200-250 words answer the following: According to the Christian worldview, which of the four principles is most pressing in this case? Explain why. (45 points)
  2. In 200-250 words answer the following: According to the Christian worldview, how might a Christian rank the priority of the four principles? Explain why.

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