Question

Mrs. Jones has gangrene of her left leg. Her hemoglobin slipped to 6.4. She has a major infection and is diabetic. There is no spouse and no living will. The patient has decided that she does not want to be resuscitated if she should go into cardiopulmonary arrest. She may need surgery. She has agreed to surgery but refuses a blood transfusion, even though she is not a Jehovah's Witness. The surgeon will not perform the surgery, which is urgent, without Jones agreeing to a blood transfusion, if it becomes necessary. The attending physician questions the patient's capacity to make decisions. Her children have donated blood. She says she is not afraid to die. The principle of patient autonomy is in conflict with which of the following ethical principles in this case? Select one: O a. Justice • b. Non-maleficence c. Beneficence d. Veracity Clear my choice

Answer 1

Non maleficence as surgeon doesnt want to put the patient in risk as bleeding can occur while operating so there will be need of blood transfusion.

Veracity which means to be truthful