Principles of Biomedical Ethics and Principalism in the Christian Worldview

Biomedical Ethics in The Christian Narrative
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Biomedical Ethics in The Christian Narrative
Introduction
I will evaluate principalism and delineate the four principal framework’s meanings: justice, beneficence, autonomy, and nonmaleficence. As a nursing professional, it is essential to empower patients to make their treatment decision to facilitate their recuperation processes. Nurses are tasked with offering optimal care to patients and handle them in ways that cause no harm. This implies that both physical and emotional damage must be avoided, and patients’ potential risks should be well-communicated as part of quality care provision.
Part 1
Medical Indications
Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

Patient Preferences
Autonomy

Beneficence entails acting on the patient’s best interests whereas nonmaleficence canon reiterates the need for health professionals not to intentionally inflict harm to their patients (Lockwood, 2021). Regarding beneficence, James’ parents acted to their son’s interests despite medical indications that the condition could deteriorate if not clinically managed. Regarding nonmaleficence, the parents did not purpose to harm their son given that they considered clinical intervention after the failed to get a reliable solution.

The autonomy concept requires that nurses consider their patient’s needs, perspectives, and expectations concerning care services provision (Lockwood, 2021). Autonomy entails prioritizing patient’s preferences. The doctor respected parents’ autonomy by enabling them to incorporate their spirituality and faith into their son’s kidney function and health restoration.
The information relates to autonomy since despite James being a minor and lacking autonomy, his parents should have consulted him prior to making the ultimate decision.

Quality of Life
Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy

Contextual Features
Justice and Fairness

Quality of life entails patient’s medical life characteristics prior to and after clinical interventions. Concerning beneficence, the nurse professionals are required to maximize their treatment processes' positive outcomes centered on patient preferences (Orr, 2015). For example, James’ medical status improved after nurses conducted dialysis thus reinforcing the beneficence principle. Regarding nonmaleficence Samuel’s health could be intentionally placed at risk through undergoing surgery to donate a kidney to his twin brother. Concerning autonomy, mike struggles with the decision to put his healthy son Samuel via the surgery ordeal and thus risk his life. Samuel is also minor and thus lacks autonomy that is essential in making treatment or other medical decisions.

The case study presents an ethical dilemma in that the spiritual context complicated care and treatment services provided. The issues of fairness and justice are not prominent within the case study. Nevertheless, it can be postulated that it is unjust and unfair for James’ parents to make detrimental choices that adversely impacted their son’s wellbeing. Therefore, it does not amount to fairness and j...