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Question #2: Confidentiality_(Readings: California Supreme Court. Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California")_(8.25 points) Otto, a school bus driver, goes to see a psychiatrist. He complains that his marriage is falling apart, that he is having trouble making enough money to provide for his family, and that he has been chronically depressed. He asks if the psychiatrist can prescribe any antidepressant that won't prevent him from enjoying "a drink or two, now and then." During the course of the session, the driver admits that he actually has 6-8 drinks every night, but only after his day of driving is done. He says that he's only driven his bus after drinking “a couple of times all year”—and that he never gets behind the wheel unless he feels in control." a. According to the Majority Opinion in Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, should the psychiatrist report Otto's conduct to his employer? (Be sure to explain how the doctor would make this determination using the majority ruling in Tarasoffv. Regents of the University of California) b. According to the Dissenting Opinion in Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, should the psychiatrist report Otto's conduct to his employer? (Be sure to explain how the doctor would make this determination using the dissenting opinion in Tarasoffv. Regents of the University of California.) C. In your own opinion, should the psychiatrist report Otto's conduct to his employer? Why or why not? Question #3: Cochlear Implants (Readings: AMA, Code of Medical Ethics: Consent Crouch, "Letting deaf People be Deaf" and Tucker, "Deaf Culture")(8.25 points) Meghan and Harry are not sure if they should get a cochlear implant for their infant who was born profoundly deaf. Meghan and Harry are hearing but several members of their extended family are deaf. As such, they are well immersed in the Deaf community. The child's doctors strongly recommend they get a cochlear implant for the child as soon as possible. Meghan and Harry's deaf family members, however, are pressuring them to wait. a. According to the Code of Medical Ethics: Consent by the AMA, what standard should the parents, Meghan and Harry, use to decide if their child should get a cochlear implant and why? b. According to Crouch, is it morally acceptable for Meghan and Harry to refuse a cochlear implant for their child? (Be sure to explain which of Crouch's arguments support your answer.) c. According to Tucker, is it morally acceptable for Meghan and Harry to refuse a cochlear implant for their child? (Be sure to explain which of Tucker's arguments support your answer.) d. In your own opinion, is it morally acceptable for Meghan and Harry to refuse a cochlear implant for their child? Why or why not?