Philosophical Ethics: End Of Life Case Study

Philosophical Ethics: End of Life Case StudyNameAcademic InstitutionCourse Number and NameInstructorDue DatePhilosophical Ethics: End of Life Case StudyExecutive SummaryThe following case study explores the theme of passive euthanasia, or the withdrawal of medical treatment in light of a terminal condition (Rachels, 2019), via the case of Mrs. Doe, an elderly woman suffering from advanced dementia. After experiencing medical complications, Mrs. Doe has been hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, where the decision must be made to continue or withdraw treatment. Via the Procedural Process and the Triple Play Approach, the eventual decision made is to withdraw treatment and to allow Mrs. Doe to experience a natural death. The Procedural Process is a 13-step methodology that can be applied when making ethical decisions. The process involves identifying the specific problem at hand, reflecting on personal values and the recommendations of others, and exploring the consequences of each possible action. The Triple Play Approach involves the application of virtue ethics, deontology, and utilitarianism to uncover how each of these approaches would make an ethical recommendation. <span