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Healing And Autonomy Case Study

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The Healing and Autonomy
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The “healing and autonomy” case study brings to light the complexities religion brings into everyday life for individuals. Mike and Joanne, the parents of James and Samuel, eight year old identical twins live in a society where history, culture, psychology, and biology intersect, where decision making within Christian family is an ever-evolving challenge. It was a complication of strep throat infection that led to kidney failure of one of their twins, James. Attending physician recommended James to start dialysis immediately. Mike and Joanne who practice Christian religion appealed to God for healing the same way God had healed their close friend into regaining her mobility. James deteriorated rapidly and became hospitalized for dialysis while awaiting a new kidney. The purpose of this paper is to identify the pivotal issues within Christian narrative and vision, and explain the limitations in Mike and Joanne making decisions that appear irrational and harmful to James. This analysis will focus on issues concerning treatment refusal, patient autonomy, and organ donation within Christian narrative. A critique of …show more content…

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