The Bioethics Project
At Kent Place School
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: The Role of the Doctor during the Decision Making Process By Kristen Rusas Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Factual Background Principle of Autonomy: Regarding Patients Role of the Doctor Perceptions of the General Public Conclusion Abstract What information should doctors be allowed to give their patients? There are many rules that restrict
Read MoreAdolescent Autonomy and the Ethics in Making Medical Decisions: Are Adolescents Capable of Making End of Life Decisions? By Elyse DiCesare Table of Contents Introduction Factual Information Autonomy Responsibility Caring and the Three Stakeholders Conclusion Introduction Imagine you are a 17 year old adolescent girl who has been battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. You have an 85%
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