Vivian: Writ150 Blog

Despite the imperfection of the OPTN organ allocation system, I believe the federal court should not have the authority to overrule an OPTN decision due to the difference in nature and purpose of the two systems. All transplantation candidates' lives are dependent on the system. Since decisions from the federal court closely correlate with the changes in the organ allocation system, any changes in the OPTN system must be carefully reviewed with solid medical evidence from the board of directors before being implemented to ensure justice and beneficence within the organ allocation system. Any ruling from the court without confirmation from the medical professional could be setting several patients' life at unjustified risk, which is irresponsible. The nature of the court, with lawyers and judges, is a game of persuasion. Opinions, affected by media, pathos, and perspectives, play a significant role in the final decisions. Such conflicts with the purpose of the OPTN organ allocat...

The topic I would like to expand on is the lung transplant allocation system monitored by The United Networ k for Organ Sharing  ( UNOS ) and the federal court , carrying the ethical dilemma of prioritizing patients on the waitlist based on ways other than medical evidence/evaluation. The "Under 12 Rule" of UNOS before 2014 denies children under 12, without a doctor's proof of their eligibility for an adult lung transplant, to be considered for the adult transplants waitlist. Children admitted to the list are usually at the bottom of the list. Due to the scarcity of transplants for children under 12 (i.e. adult's lung transplant pool = >50 that of children's; most children die waiting for available and compatible transplants), most parents are desperate to forward lawsuits to increase their children's chance of survival through the adult waitlist. In June 2013, the case of  Sarah Murnaghan , an 11-years-old Philadelphian girl diagnosed with severe cystic fi...

Access to abortion should be freed from governmental paternalistic control. I believe abortion should still exist as a last resort for unwillingly impregnated women in the form of contraception with an acknowledgment of the living quality of the child and the legitimate right of women’s bodily autonomy. Since women who decide to have an abortion are primarily in their 20s and are mainly under the federal poverty line, the probability of the children being given up for adoption is high. The practicality of adoption, such as the haven boxes in Indiana, as an alternative suggested for abortion is absurd socially and economically. From 1973 to 2011, legally reported abortion cases total an average of about 1.4 million yearly in the United States. As the adoption number totaled 57,900 in 2020, which is only around 4% of the abortion average, the pressure directed to the foster care facilities would be immense. Due to the increased need for Medicaid coverage, the anti-abortion bills rais...

To reduce physical, social, and mental pressure on unwillingly pregnant women, the WHO promotes "access to safe, timely, affordable[, evidence-based], and respectful abortion care" as vital healthcare service for all women. As a paternalistic governmental control over reproduction, abortion bans originated from pro-life ideals that includes a human zygote as an individual with human rights. The movement is associated with but not restricted to Christian groups, secular organizations, and anti-abortion feminists. Opposing the pro-life activists, pro-choice activists aim to sustain rights to have legal access to abortion services. Central pro-choice ideas include abortion rights as part of bodily autonomy to women, as in, "my body, my choice." The movement is associated with but not restricted to several religious groups, democratic organizations, and women's rights activists. The Indiana Safe Haven Law , documented since 2000, enabled parents to anonymously surre...

     By further examining characters other than Shaun Murphy and the plot, the series also presents inclusiveness and open-mindedness as important values for residents in the healthcare industry. In an episode, Dr. Claire Browne, another surgical resident who works with Shaun, and Shaun has to bring an implant back to the hospital for a patient. Since Shaun's brilliance comes with a flaw in communication caused by his autism, the two characters experienced conflicts in communication as Claire couldn't understand Shaun's thoughts. The problem with their teamwork wasn't ameliorated until Claire observes Shaun's actions and found ways to cooperate with him. With the change, the outcome, in which they successfully completed the mission with Claire respecting Shaun more as a working partner, was positive. The scene indicates how the director encourages residents to build a more inclusive working environment for the disabled population by discouraging judgmental premises ...

         As an overview of the online reviews about Shaun Murphy, the main character of The Good Doctor who was diagnosed as an autist with savant syndrome, comments on the authenticity of the portrayal of autism within the series turns out to be the most prominent of all. With my limited knowledge about the plot, as I’ve only watched the first few episodes of the five-season series, I found myself conflicted about how the director Seth Gordon characterizes autistic people at the workplace throughout the plot.       Shaun, an inexperienced yet brilliant young adult relocated from a small town to a prestigious hospital in California, inspired to become a doctor from childhood trauma, has a conventional character background. I believe what makes the series unique is how Gordon pictures the reality of the challenges people with disability would face in the workforce.       In social interactions, Gordon highlights the t...

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