Stem Cell Ethical Dilemmas

Once in a person’s life, they can find themselves in a situation where they have to choose between two answers which are neither morally right nor wrong, that is they find themselves in a dilemma. According to yourdictionary.com, “Ethical dilemmas are situations in which there is a choice to be made between two options neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion”. This paper discusses an ethical dilemma of a cystic fibrosis patient, his parents, and the use of stem cell transplant as a treatment option.
The ethical dilemma discussed in this research paper is about stem cell transplant for a patient who has cystic fibrosis and the fact that the stem cell is coming from an aborted fetus. The case is about T. J.

Provision 1 states, “The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person” (ANA 2015a, p.1). This provision means that nurse must respect their patients and families in terms of their culture, beliefs, and values without any bias or prejudice. It is irrefutable that nurse in the course of their career would work with people from different backgrounds, but just because they are not familiar with that culture does not mean that they can disrespect them. This provision emphasizes on the fact that nurses must show compassion and provide quality care to everyone regardless of race, background, culture, and beliefs. Provision 3 states, “The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient” (ANA 2015a. p.9). Provision 3 talks about the fact that it is the duty of nurses to advocate for their patients and families as well as protect their right to privacy and

According to the article, Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research, “Some people believe that an embryo is a person with the same moral status as an adult or a live-born child” (Lo B. and Parham L., 2009). Therefore if T.J.’s parents belief in pro-life and do not want to cause an abortion, nurses have to respect that although they might not agree with their decision. Provision 3 relate to the ethical dilemma because patients and their families have the right to refuse care for whatever reason they deem fit. According to Provision 3, the nurse has to protect the rights of patients, therefore nurses in this case scenario has to protects T.J.’s parents right to refuse the stem cell