Philosophy 2715F/G Lecture 9: week 5
9 Mar 2017
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Note: do not respond to the case in an essay format answer each question individually: previously in the course we focused on the question of moral status. In this context, we focus on decision making capacity: decision specific: can a particular person make a specific decision at the defined time under the circumstances. If someone is incapable, it does not mean a doctor can decide for them next of kin will step in and act as decision maker. It is an all or none scenario does not admit degree: you either ha(cid:448)e it or you do(cid:374)"t (cid:894)you (cid:272)ould get (cid:271)a(cid:272)k(cid:895) If you do(cid:374)"t ha(cid:448)e it next of kin. What values underlie the notion of competence: protecting well-being, not disconnected from self-determination. Individuals tend to be the best judges of their own good: physicians are medical experts, patients are experts on their own subjective aims and values.
