John Q’ Questions

John’s problem begins with the refusal of the insurance company to fund his son’s transplant? What are your thoughts on this as an ethical issue?

This issue is so hard to judge because of corse everyone should be entitled to the health care they require if they have private health care. But in this case there are so many people that need to get on the transplant list that are in the same situation.

John’s response is to take people hostage. Would John’s response be consistent with Hooker’s three legged stool model or Fletchers’ situation ethics framework? Explain.

What does the paramedic think of doctors? Why?

He thinks they just want money, because they don’t do their job for all that need it, they only take care of people that pay.

Why does nobody have any sympathy for the man who sprays pepper spray in John's face?

Because it was obvious that he abuses his girlfriend.

Why does the woman with the baby describe John as "a very good man"?

Because he still took care of all the hostages.

John's wife says, "I support him in everything he does." Should she?  Could she justify her response on the basis of Hooker’s model or Situation Ethics?  Explain.

How ethical is the media’s response?

The medias response is so unethical as they broadcast personal moments but this is what gets the child on the transplant list, so it worked in their favor

Why is the crowd on John's side?

Because they believe in the cause, it’s something to support

John offers his own heart. Is he crazy? Or should he just "let go" and "accept" it?

He isn’t crazy, he’s desperate. He is willing to take his own life so his son can live as he wouldn’t be able to live with himself if he could’ve saved him.

Would it cross a line for the doctor to take John's heart and transplant it?

It’s hard to say, if it’s what John wants and the doctor is willing it shouldn’t be crossing the line, it’s just the fact that its ‘take a life to save a life?’