Divergent Moral or Ethical Positions in the IP group

Ethically, the parent (the mother in this case) felt that there should be exceptions to age-based requirements, and the minor is granted equal rights like adults. The IP team’s pursuit was intended for protecting Cassandra rather than harming her, specifically, preventing her death.

The Final Decision

The government should make the final decision to protect people from making careless decisions that would be harmful to them. The DCF was delegated the right by the Superior Court to decide on behalf of Cassandra, other than her mother, who perhaps did not see the overall good.

References

Turnham, H., Binik, A., & Wilkinson, D. (2020). Minority report: can minor parents refuse treatment for their child? Journal of Medical Ethics, 46(6). Web.

Lang, A., & Paquette, E. T. (2018). Involving minors in medical decision making: understanding ethical issues in assent and refusal of care by minors. In Seminars in neurology, 38(5), 533-538. Thieme Medical Publishers.