Clinical ethics considers the quality of life as one of the aspects and analyzes the problem in this area. The quality of life is difficult to discuss and define, as it can vary in different nationalities. Nevertheless, it is necessary to talk about this and highlight comparative indicators, despite the complexity of the topic. Many factors can be considered when evaluating the quality of life, including a person’s choices, the values they are guided by, or people’s opinions about life and mental/physical health.
The quality of life is influenced and evaluated based on all aspects of people’s life. It considers the value of judging a person’s life, including all the good and bad that is in it. Based on values, it is possible to characterize the degree of people’s satisfaction with goods, including material and spiritual (Jonsen et al. 45). In this case, quality of life measurements can help determine the outcome of clinical interventions. Measures for the adoption of clinical interventions are identified based on factors such as mobility, daily activities of a person, and their physical functions. Scales are used to determine outcomes and the best approaches to clinical interventions. This occurs when the patient experiences pain in the interaction of different medical approaches. Recording data in the scales allows medical providers to evaluate the life indicators and daily life of a person as a whole.
In addition, the quality of life is considered holiness, which is the highest value of a person and must be improved and preserved. This aspect is connected with world religions and their traditional foundations, including the “vitalism” that people encounter when providing clinical interventions (Jonsen et al. 57). According to vitalism, human life must be preserved in all possible ways, and other ways are not considered. When healthcare professionals save a patient’s life, it’s about the “Sanity of life”. However, the concept of life extension under any circumstances is not included in the treatment of the patient and does not give any positive results.
This section will look at some examples of the quality of life and things that have a major focus on clinical care. Every medical worker needs to be aware of how treatment affects the quality of life and what possible consequences it can lead to (Jonsen et al.71). One of the patients in this section, Mr. Kure, has severe symptoms of meningitis, leading to headaches, general malaise and stiffness of the muscles at the back of the head. One of the patients in this section, Mr. Cure, has severe symptoms of meningitis, leading to headaches, general malaise, and stiffness of the muscles at the back of the head. These symptoms and the infection itself can be treated with a course of antibiotics.
In terms of quality of life, either in the treatment of Mr. Cure or in one case, the drug approach can significantly improve it. On the other hand, under certain circumstances, with timely and correct intervention, the disease can be treated or the symptoms become more tolerable (Jonsen et al. 63). Other patients – Mr. Coe and Ms. Comfort complain about serious health problems. In this situation, quality of life predictions is complex and can either improve or worsen. Therefore, quality of life means providing the patient with the best medical practice.
With good care, the quality of life can be improved and the patient can discuss what is the best path for them in terms of treatment. It is necessary to explain all the risks, benefits, and possible consequences that in one way or another may affect the patient. The relevance of quality of life in such situations is based on questions about the effectiveness of treatment and the types of effects that the patient may experience. Judgment of relevance can be made close to the patient who observed his lifestyle. In addition, the healthcare professional must balance their definition of quality of life with the vision of the person being treated (Jonsen et al. 12). In addition, the worker may have preconceptions and questions about the mental, physical, and social interactions that are being overcome in the treatment process.
On the other hand, the quality of life is based on the assessment of the person himself regarding the quality of life in comparison with the existence of medical workers. Because clinicians and patients see this aspect from different angles, they can articulate differences. discrimination or welfare. It is important that when communicating with patients or their representatives, the doctor must consider all aspects that make up the quality of life. The best way to assess the quality of life is to contemplate the patient’s life values along with the results of medical practices.
Moreover, the personal opinion or a set of prejudices of the medical professional does not matter in the treatment of the patient. Thus, the care of a patient should not depend on their religion, age, gender, or race. The vital point is that developmental delay patients have other value orientations. With mental and cognitive limitations, the quality of life of patients differs from those who do not suffer from such problems. This means that in such cases, one must be guided primarily by ethics and never refuse assistance to people with disabilities.
Work Cited
Jonsen, Albert R., Mark Siegler, and William J. Winslade. Clinical Ethics: A Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine. McGraw-Hill Companies, 1982.