Assignment Task: Read the case of Karen Ann Quinlan (p. 191). Explain why this is a case involving medical futility. (Include in your answer the definition of medical futility). Darr (2011, p. 236) writes, "[the] futility theory has quantitative and qualitative aspects." What is meant by these terms? Present arguments for each as it relates to this case. (Minimum 2 paragraphs including in-text citations and references in proper APA format)
Reference:
Darr, K. (2011). Ethics in Health Services
Management. (Fifth Edition).
Baltimore, MD: Health
Professions Press, Inc