Here are three real-life scenarios that involve ethical dilemmas:
Scenario 1: The Trolley Problem in Autonomous Vehicles
Imagine you are a programmer working for a company that designs autonomous vehicles. Your company's self-driving car is on the road when suddenly, a group of pedestrians cr...
Case Study: Real Life Scenarios – Ethical Dilemmas
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Case Study: Real Life Scenarios – Ethical Dilemmas
Understanding difficult ethical conundrums that clients can encounter is crucial for a case
manager in a human services organization. In this case study, we will discuss three client
situations—Clients A, B, and C—that pose substantial ethical difficulties. These hypothetical
situations include organ transplantation, medical tourism, euthanasia, and end-of-life choices. We
will analyze the ethical issues and provide each customer with well-informed action strategies.
Client A: Organ Transplant and Ethical Dilemmas
` Client A is pregnant with her third child, and her eldest child is in critical need of a bone
marrow transplant. With no matching donors on the national list, she and her husband have
decided to have another child who could serve as a compatible donor. This situation raises
several ethical concerns.
Organ Transplant History and Process:
Organ transplantation is a complex medical procedure with a history dating back to the
mid-20th century. The process involves matching donors and recipients based on tissue
compatibility and medical urgency (Nancy et al., 2021). Organs are allocated based on factors
such as severity of illness and waiting time.
Ethical Issues Associated with Organ Transplants:
1. Organ Allocation: The ethical conundrum is allocating organs fairly and reasonably.
Tough decisions must be made regarding who will get life-saving transplants due to a
lack of available organs.
2. Obtaining informed permission is essential in this situation. The desire to have a second
child exclusively for donation presents ethical issues since it casts doubt on the autonomy
and welfare of the unborn child (APA, 2020).
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