All articles tagged with #ethical dilemma
A person undergoing cancer treatment considers whether to inform family members about their potential genetic risk for cancer, opting to share general family history information without specific details about BRCA mutations to avoid causing panic, and seeks advice on the appropriateness of this approach.
A person is contemplating leaving a negative review for a DJ who caused a bride to cry at a wedding. Despite feeling unsure about potentially harming the DJ's career, the person believes their review would accurately reflect their experience and prevent someone else's special day from being ruined.
A reader seeks advice on whether they should split their inheritance with their step-siblings after their mother changed her will to exclude them. The reader is concerned that sharing the inheritance may not fix the strained dynamics between the two families and is unsure if it is fair to do so. The columnist suggests seeking legal advice and recommends considering giving any possessions or property that belonged to the stepfather to his children. The reader is encouraged to take the most ethical path while being realistic about the emotional fallout.
A 76-year-old individual diagnosed with metastasized cancer is contemplating whether to disclose their condition to their loved ones. While the decision ultimately rests with the individual, the Ethicist advises that sharing the news could help alleviate the burden of secrecy and allow loved ones to provide support. By withholding the information, the individual may deprive their loved ones of the opportunity to face the future together. The Ethicist suggests communicating one's desire to live life as usual and not be overwhelmed by pity, allowing loved ones time to process the news.