What is Apply the four principles?

autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice.

What is Define futility?

physiologic vs qualitative futility before stopping treatments.

limited trials with predefined goals when uncertainty exists.

What is Evaluate distributive justice?

consider opportunity costs and equity when offering expensive experimental treatments.

What is Use transparent communication techniques?

plain language, validate emotions, explain uncertainties.

Medical Ethics and Experimental Treatment

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Updated 8/17/2026

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Models of the doctor-patient relationship are important for the analysis of the Charlie Gard case.

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In the Charlie Gard case, who were the main parties involved in deciding the child's medical fate?

The parents (seeking experimental treatment) and the treating doctors (Great Ormond Street Hospital), with the state/courts ultimately involved in dec

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