In class we have discussed the situation of how much a family should know about the cremation process prior to authorization. What exactly is sufficient "informed consent"? For this blog we will consider the concept of informed consent via this Point~Counterpoint article from the Funeral Ethics Association. As you "make your case" for this blog please be sure to read the Point~Counterpoint article and then answer the following questions:
- Is this situation, is an "informed consumer a good consumer" or might we consider a "tactful, ethical" manner that allows the authorizing agents to read or not to read the details of the cremation process?
- In essence, what should we disclose, how should we make these disclosures and most importantly why do you feel the way you do about this issue?
- Who do you most agree with from the article--Lapin or McDougald? Why?
- Considering the person you "disagreed" with in the previous question, is there anything that you would concede in regards to his position?
