In 1-2 paragraphs I want to know:
This case involves a potential problem with our duty of beneficence. If we really think that the experimental drug will help T.J., our duty of beneficence says we ought to do what we can to help him–give him the drug. Our duty of utility, on the other hand, says that we ought to produce as much good as possible. By enrolling T.J. in the clinical trial, there is a *chance* he will get the experimental drug but we will definitely be helping more people in the future by knowing how safe and effective the drug is. Can we, in good faith, enroll TJ in the clinical trial knowing that he might not get the experimental drug he needs?
Why? What STRONG reasons can you give to support that? (Look to the moral theories or that week’s readings for some support.)
What is a potential weakness to your view OR What is a potential objection to your view? (You do not need to respond to the objection but you can, if you want!)
This week readings:
Hellman and Hellman, “Of Mice but Not Men- Problems of the Randomized Clinical Trial”
Marquis- How to Resolve an Ethical Dilemma Concerning Randomized Clinical Trials”
