Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Read the following case study from the Center for Practical Bioethics:

Our Pregnant Daughter Didn’t Want This

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https://www.practicalbioethics.org/case-studies-our-pregnant-daughter-didn-t-want-this

Complete the Questions for Discussion following the case.

Summarize the case, explaining the legal and ethical aspects of it.

Research and explain any laws that pertain to the situation.

Define and explain the ethical principles that pertain to this case.

Determine if the legal and ethical responsibilities are in alignment with each other.

Explain how you would recommend this care team resolve the situation by answering the following questions:

What specific details of the case require resolution?

What specific actions should the organization or nurse take to ensure an appropriate outcome?

What resources and dependencies exist for your recommendation?

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