Discuss the ethnic problem in northern ireland, its outcome and settlement 0
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The death of Emily Barut (11) and the subsequent trial of her mother Dr Bernadette Scully on the charge of unlawfully killing her by administering an excessive quantity of chloral hydrate in September 2012, is a deeply tragic story.
What emerged during the case was a picture of a very caring mother who gave her all to looking after her severely handicapped daughter.
Dr Scully’s selfless care was attested to by her partner, the local pharmacist and her sister, who told the court: “Bernie’s instinct was to care . . . With her love, compassion and devotion to that little baby . . . she decided to use her expertise as a doctor to improve her life, her outcomes.”
Her comment brings us to a key question: how appropriate was it for Dr Scully to act as the GP to a chronically ill family member?
The eighth edition of the Medical Council’s Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics, published this year, has a section on the treatment of relatives. It says:
What emerged during the case was a picture of a very caring mother who gave her all to looking after her severely handicapped daughter.
Dr Scully’s selfless care was attested to by her partner, the local pharmacist and her sister, who told the court: “Bernie’s instinct was to care . . . With her love, compassion and devotion to that little baby . . . she decided to use her expertise as a doctor to improve her life, her outcomes.”
Her comment brings us to a key question: how appropriate was it for Dr Scully to act as the GP to a chronically ill family member?
The eighth edition of the Medical Council’s Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics, published this year, has a section on the treatment of relatives. It says:
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