Unit 7 Decision Making Capacity And Informed Consent Lab

Please answer BOTH prompts:
1. Review Case 14 (Stand.) In 250-300 words, answer the following question:

In terms of decision-making capacity, how do you feel about Tim’s decision? (note that this is not just your opinion about his decision)

2. Review Case 16 (The Prick). In 250-300 words, answer the following question:

Considering the minimal harm and potential benefits, was the method of informed consent ethically acceptable?

**Some hopefully helpful TIPS to help guide your writing**:

• These are complex cases! Be sure you’re also reading case commentaries for the nuance and context that surround these cases.
• Go beyond just understanding the definition of capacity. What is essential and how can it be evaluated? The lecture for this unit has a great resource & introduces some crucial considerations.
• Review the purpose and objectives for this unit! Engagement with ethical principles relating to informed consent is highly encouraged to fully answer the second prompt.