Details: Case Study on Biomedical Ethics in the Christian Narrative
Write a 1,200-1,500-word analysis of "Case Study: Healing and Autonomy." In light of the readings, be
sure to address the following questions:
1. Under the Christian narrative and Christian vision, what sorts of issues are most pressing in this
case study?
2. Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational
and harmful to James?
3. According to the Christian narrative and the discussion of the issues of treatment refusal,
patient autonomy, and organ donation in the topic readings, how might one analyze this case?
4. According to the topic readings and lecture, how ought the Christian think about sickness and
health? What should Mike as a Christian do? How should he reason about trusting God and
treating James?
APA Style Guide. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Case Study: Healing and Autonomy
Mike and Joanne are the parents of James and Samuel, identical twins born eight years ago. James is
currently suffering from acute glomerulonephritis, kidney failure. James was originally brought into the
hospital for complications associated with a strep throat infection. The spread of the A streptococcus
infection led to the subsequent kidney failure. James’ condition was acute enough to warrant immediate
treatment. Usually cases of acute glomerulonephritis caused by strep infection tend to improve on their
own, or with an antibiotic. However, James also had elevated blood pressure and enough fluid buildup
that required temporary dialysis to relieve.
The attending physician suggested immediate dialysis. After some time of discussion with Joanne, Mike
informs the physician that they are going to forego the dialysis and place their faith in God. Mike and
Joanne had been moved by a sermon their pastor had given a week ago, and also had witnessed a close
friend regain mobility when she was prayed over at a healing service after a serious stroke. They thought
it more prudent to take James immediately to a faith healing service instead of putting James through
multiple rounds of dialysis. Yet Mike and Joanne agreed to return to the hospital after the faith healing
services later in the week, and in hopes that James would be healed by then.
Two days later the family returned, and was forced to place James on dialysis, as his condition had
deteriorated. Mike felt perplexed and tormented by his decision to not treat James earlier. Had he not
enough faith? Was God punishing him or James? To make matters worse, James kidneys had
deteriorated such that his dialysis was now not a temporary matter and was in need of a kidney
transplant. Crushed and desperate, Mike and Joanne immediately offered to donate one of their own
kidneys to James, but they were not compatible donors. Over the next few weeks, amidst daily rounds
of dialysis, some of their close friends and church members also offered to donate a kidney to James.
However, none of them were tissue matches.
James’ nephrologist called to schedule a private appointment with Mike and Joanne. James was stable,
given the regular dialysis, but would require a kidney transplant within the year. Given the desperate
situation, the nephrologist informed Mike and Joanne of a donor that was an ideal tissue match, but as
of yet had not been considered—James’ brother Samuel.
Mike vacillates and struggles to decide whether he should have his other son Samuel lose a kidney, or
perhaps wait for God to do a miracle this time around. Perhaps this is where the real testing of his faith
will come in? “This time around, it is a matter of life and death, what could require greater faith than
that?” Mike reasons.
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Case Study on Biomedical Ethics in the Christian Narrative
70.0 %Content
25.0
%Identification of
Ethical Issues and
Christian
Principles and
Values
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less Than
Satisfactory
65.00%
The ethical
issues and
Christian
principles and
values stated
have little to no
relevance to the
case study.
Either the ethical
issues or the
Christian
principles and
values pertaining
to the case study
are identified,
but not both.
3
Satisfactory
75.00%
Ethical issues
along with
Christian
principles and
values pertaining
to the case study
are identified.
4
Good
85.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
Ethical issues along Ethical issues along
with Christian
with Christian
principles and
principles and
values pertaining to values pertaining to
the case study are the case study are
identified. At least identified. Any
one apparent
apparent tensions
tension between
between religious
religious autonomy autonomy and
and physician
physician
recommendation
recommendation are
are acknowledged. acknowledged.
45.0 %Analysis of The analysis of The analysis of
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conclusion bracket
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5.0 %Paper
Template is not Appropriate
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are correct.
appropriate style appropriately or but some
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Details: Case Study on Biomedical Ethics in the Christian Narrative
Write a 1,200-1,500-word analysis of "Case Study: Healing and Autonomy." In light of the readings, be
sure to address the following questions:
1. Under the Christian narrative and Christian vision, what sorts of issues are most pressing in this
case study?
2. Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational
and harmful to James?
3. According to the Christian narrative and the discussion of the issues of treatment refusal,
patient autonomy, and organ donation in the topic readings, how might one analyze this case?
4. According to the topic readings and lecture, how ought the Christian think about sickness and
health? What should Mike as a Christian do? How should he reason about trusting God and
treating James?
APA Style Guide. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Case Study: Healing and Autonomy
Mike and Joanne are the parents of James and Samuel, identical twins born eight years ago. James is
currently suffering from acute glomerulonephritis, kidney failure. James was originally brought into the
hospital for complications associated with a strep throat infection. The spread of the A streptococcus
infection led to the subsequent kidney failure. James’ condition was acute enough to warrant immediate
treatment. Usually cases of acute glomerulonephritis caused by strep infection tend to improve on their
own, or with an antibiotic. However, James also had elevated blood pressure and enough fluid buildup
that required temporary dialysis to relieve.
The attending physician suggested immediate dialysis. After some time of discussion with Joanne, Mike
informs the physician that they are going to forego the dialysis and place their faith in God. Mike and
Joanne had been moved by a sermon their pastor had given a week ago, and also had witnessed a close
friend regain mobility when she was prayed over at a healing service after a serious stroke. They thought
it more prudent to take James immediately to a faith healing service instead of putting James through
multiple rounds of dialysis. Yet Mike and Joanne agreed to return to the hospital after the faith healing
services later in the week, and in hopes that James would be healed by then.
Two days later the family returned, and was forced to place James on dialysis, as his condition had
deteriorated. Mike felt perplexed and tormented by his decision to not treat James earlier. Had he not
enough faith? Was God punishing him or James? To make matters worse, James kidneys had
deteriorated such that his dialysis was now not a temporary matter and was in need of a kidney
transplant. Crushed and desperate, Mike and Joanne immediately offered to donate one of their own
kidneys to James, but they were not compatible donors. Over the next few weeks, amidst daily rounds
of dialysis, some of their close friends and church members also offered to donate a kidney to James.
However, none of them were tissue matches.
James’ nephrologist called to schedule a private appointment with Mike and Joanne. James was stable,
given the regular dialysis, but would require a kidney transplant within the year. Given the desperate
situation, the nephrologist informed Mike and Joanne of a donor that was an ideal tissue match, but as
of yet had not been considered—James’ brother Samuel.
Mike vacillates and struggles to decide whether he should have his other son Samuel lose a kidney, or
perhaps wait for God to do a miracle this time around. Perhaps this is where the real testing of his faith
will come in? “This time around, it is a matter of life and death, what could require greater faith than
that?” Mike reasons.
RUBRIC
Case Study on Biomedical Ethics in the Christian Narrative
70.0 %Content
25.0
%Identification of
Ethical Issues and
Christian
Principles and
Values
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less Than
Satisfactory
65.00%
The ethical
issues and
Christian
principles and
values stated
have little to no
relevance to the
case study.
Either the ethical
issues or the
Christian
principles and
values pertaining
to the case study
are identified,
but not both.
3
Satisfactory
75.00%
Ethical issues
along with
Christian
principles and
values pertaining
to the case study
are identified.
4
Good
85.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
Ethical issues along Ethical issues along
with Christian
with Christian
principles and
principles and
values pertaining to values pertaining to
the case study are the case study are
identified. At least identified. Any
one apparent
apparent tensions
tension between
between religious
religious autonomy autonomy and
and physician
physician
recommendation
recommendation are
are acknowledged. acknowledged.
45.0 %Analysis of The analysis of The analysis of
The analysis of the The analysis of the The analysis of the
Ethical Issues and the application the application of application of the application of the application of the
Christian
of the Christian the Christian
Christian
Christian Worldview Christian Worldview
Principles and
Worldview
Worldview
Worldview
principles regarding principles regarding
Values
principles
principles
principles
the ethical issues is the ethical issues is
regarding the
regarding the
regarding the
detailed in reaching excellent in
ethical issues has ethical issues is ethical issues is
a viable conclusion. reaching a viable
little to no
lacking, but a
adequate in
A general, but not conclusion. An
relevance to the viable conclusion reaching a viable specific biblical
accurate biblical
case study. Any can still be
conclusion.
perspective
perspective with
conclusion is not reached. The
regarding medicine detailed interaction
supported.
analysis shows
is discussed, along with the biblical
that there is not
with how it relates text regarding
an accurate
to the issue of
medicine is clearly
understanding of
healing.
discussed, along
the issues.
with how it relates
to the issue of
healing.
20.0
%Organization
and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis
Paper lacks any
Development and discernible
Purpose
overall purpose
or organizing
claim.
Thesis and/or
Thesis and/or
main claim are
main claim are
insufficiently
apparent and
developed and/or appropriate to
vague; purpose is purpose.
not clear.
Thesis and/or main Thesis and/or main
claim are clear and claim are
forecast the
comprehensive. The
development of the essence of the paper
paper. It is
is contained within
descriptive and
the thesis. Thesis
reflective of the
statement makes
arguments and
the purpose of the
appropriate to the paper clear.
purpose.
8.0 %Argument
Statement of
Sufficient
Argument is
Argument shows
Clear and convincing
Logic and
purpose is not
justification of
orderly, but may logical progressions. argument presents a
Construction
justified by the claims is lacking. have a few
Techniques of
persuasive claim in
conclusion. The Argument lacks inconsistencies.
argumentation are a distinctive and
conclusion does consistent unity. The argument
evident. There is a compelling manner.
not support the There are obvious presents minimal smooth progression All sources are
claim made.
flaws in the logic. justification of
of claims from
authoritative.
Argument is
Some sources
claims. Argument introduction to
incoherent and have
logically, but not conclusion. Most
uses noncredible questionable
thoroughly,
sources are
sources.
credibility.
supports the
authoritative.
purpose. Sources
used are credible.
Introduction and
conclusion bracket
the thesis.
5.0 %Mechanics Surface errors
Frequent and
Some mechanical Prose is largely free Writer is clearly in
of Writing
are pervasive
repetitive
errors or typos are of mechanical
command of
(includes spelling, enough that they mechanical errors present, but are errors, although a standard, written,
punctuation,
impede
distract the
not overly
few may be
academic English.
grammar,
communication reader.
distracting to the present. The writer
language use)
of meaning.
Inconsistencies in reader. Correct
uses a variety of
Inappropriate
language choice and varied
effective sentence
word choice
(register) and/or sentence structure structures and
and/or sentence word choice are and audiencefigures of speech.
construction are present.
appropriate
used.
Sentence
language are
structure is
employed.
correct but not
varied.
10.0 %Format
5.0 %Paper
Template is not Appropriate
Appropriate
Appropriate
All format elements
Format (use of
used
template is used, template is used. template is fully
are correct.
appropriate style appropriately or but some
Formatting is
used. There are
for the major and documentation elements are
correct, although virtually no errors
assignment)
format is rarely missing or
some minor errors in formatting style.
followed
mistaken. A lack may be present.
correctly.
of control with
formatting is
apparent.
5.0
Sources are not Documentation of Sources are
Sources are
Sources are
%Documentation documented.
sources is
documented, as documented, as
completely and
of Sources
inconsistent or
appropriate to
appropriate to
correctly
(citations,
incorrect, as
assignment and
assignment and
documented, as
footnotes,
appropriate to
style, although
style, and format is appropriate to
references,
assignment and some formatting mostly correct.
assignment and
bibliography,
style, with
errors may be
style, and format is
etc., as
numerous
present.
free of error.
appropriate to
formatting errors.
assignment and
style)
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