Schwartz Flashcards
1
Q
autonomy for schwartz
A
emphasizes making decisions according to one’s values, unrestrained by others
2
Q
3 limits on autonomy
A
- patients cannot demand to be treated by nonmedical means
- can’t request scientifically futile treatment
- can’t request what is inconsistent with the definition of the scope of medical practice
3
Q
Wanglie Case
A
- clash of values between family and doctor
- the courts focused on who should be the “conservator” who should decide how to apply Wanglie’s values to this case
- schwartz disagrees with this focus
4
Q
the better question
A
is the request within the limits of medicine?