My name is Heather Baker, and i just got done watching the movie in my college class medical law and ethics i just had a few questions if someone is willing to help me out what are the Respect for Autonomy in this movie i cant seem to think of any
The nurse in this film seems to have a respect for the professor's decision when she asks her if she would like the doctors to perform "heroic measures" should she stop breathing. She is honest and does not attempt to coerce her in any way into chosing a "DNR" status.
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The nurse may be over-identifying, but it seems she is doing so only to compensate for the doctors' total lack of empathy.
I think I know what part you're talking about - when she's saying that the code status is totally up to Dr. Bearing, but in an almost indignant tone? The popsicle scene?
In my humble opinion, the nurse went about giving Dr. Bearing the facts in the right way. It wasn't fair of Dr. Kelekian to NOT tell Bearing up until that point about her condition. Actually, the nurse doesn't come right out and say it, if I remember correctly.. Bearing knowingly guesses she's not improving before the nurse can say anything.
So yeah, I suppose the nurse is interfering here, but I would say it's entirely called for. Kelekian and Jason seem to be prolonging Bearing's suffering (by not telling her the treatment is failing earlier) in order to continue their research. The nurse simply cares about Bearing's well-being. I'd say by giving her the truth, the nurse gives Bearing all the freedom she needs to make her decision.. I mean, if I was suffering like that without hope of recovery, I doubt the tone of a caretaker's voice would have much at all to do with my choosing a DNR status.
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I am not sure if this will help out any, but I will give you my impression. If I recall correctly, The Nurse began the conversation by talking to her about the agressiveness of the cancer. I distinctly remember her wondering why or if the doctors had told Viviane about the nature of her cancer. Viviane's response was "I know, I read between the lines." To me this indicates that she knew it was terminal. Personally, I never got the impression that the nurse was trying to sway her in one direction or the other, but rather addressing the reality of the situation. The nurse also explained the reality of being a research doctor in that they are only interested in saving lives. Continuing the function of the body, regardless of the effect on the human occupying the body. Vivane was smart enough to know the score.
The most telling scene regarding mannerisms was when Vivane was sedated and they hasd to insert the catheter. I do not recall the exact conversation, but I remember Jason asking the nurse what they taught her in nursing school as he walked out. The nurswe said nothing but the fact that she took the time to rub lotion on Vivanes hand spoke volumes about what she learned in nursing school.
Of course, I am currently in nursing school so I may be a bit biased.
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