doctor vs. next of kin theme

It is discussed what should be done when there is disagreement between doctors and their patient's next of kin, in some important choice the patient is incapable of making.

4 total · 1 choice · 1 major · 2 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
bbf1x10 choice Franklin wanted to perform a life saving surgery on Shon but his parents forbid it on religious grounds.
tng6x22 major Beverly :: Beverly performs and unauthorized autopsy on Reyga
ds93x13 minor Kira urged Bashir to proceed with further brain replacement in Bareil Antos after he lost consciousness
tng6x03 minor Picard :: Picard authorizes the autopsy against Alkar's wishes