Sally is 22 years old and has a 6 year history of anorexia nervosa. In recent weeks, her condition has deteriorated to the point where her treating Medical Officer has prescribed the administration of artificial nutrition (in the form of PEG feeds). However, Sally is refusing to consent to both the insertion of a PEG tube and to artificial feeding. Does Sally have a legal right to refuse these procedures?
Explain your position from both a legal and an ethical perspective
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ESSAY 2:
What is required of health care professionals in addressing instances of criminal behavior (e.g negligence, fraud, theft) in the workplace? In answering this question , consider what is required by the principles of beneficence and of non-maleficence. As well, consider the matter in relation to both the value of loyalty, the requirements of confidentiality, the right to conscientious objection, and the act of whistle-blowing.
You may discuss this issue in relation to a particular case you have studied.
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