Olfu - Case Study Task - Ethics

Case Study “One Pacemaker”A 35-year-old Jeepney driver was brought to the emergency room (ER) because of “convulsive seizures.” An ECG showed an acute inferior infarct and complete heart block. A temporary pacemaker was inserted, but after the acute process subsided, his rhythm did not return to normal, so a permanent pacemaker was recommended.At this time, a 17-year old newspaper boy was admitted because of loss of consciousness. The boy had a complete heart block and also need a pacemaker. The driver has a dependent wife and 3 children. The newspaper boy supports a tuberculous widowed mother. Since only one pacemaker is available who is to get it? I. IntroductionThe doctor needs to weighted-in who gets the pacemaker, In the Hospital setting all of the doctors and even nurses need to have a gut to make a decision. In this case, the Jeepney-Driver and The boy show a dilemma where who should have the pacemaker who needs to live longer. This needs to have an ethical consideration to resolve the case study. II. Facts of the casePersonae PatientsJeepney driver 35-year-old he brought to the ER because of