PHILOS 2D03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Infant, Artificial Insemination, Complete Control

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHILOS 2D03
• Professor: Matt Grellette

Document Summary

Emanuel & emanuel : four models: paternalistic model i. ii. iii. iv. Assumes that the physician can know what is best for the patient (assume there is one proper understanding of proper treatment) Assumes that the patient"s role is to assent to the physician"s judgement (physician is superior) Assumes that the physician should act as the patients guardian (take on a fatherly role) Assumes that their role is simply to make the patient healthy, regardless of patient preferences (physician free to impose own opinions, believing the patient will eventually thank them. Problem: disregards the autonomy of the patient and prevents than from making a rational decision. Assumes that the patient can independently know what is best for them (presumes they will ask the questions they need to ask) Assumes that the patient"s role is to make their own health care choices (doctor should keep their own opinions to themselves) iii.