Reference no: EM133437607

A heart condition forced 25-year-old Susan to undergo a tubal ligation to prevent pregnancy, which could have resulted in her death and the death of the fetus. Both Susan and her husband Bob had planned to have a large family and have tried to adopt through various foreign adoption agencies, so far without success. They believe that Susan's heart condition is a barrier as two siblings and her father died before the age of 40 of heart disease. Bob's mother Myrtle, age 52 and just showing signs of entering menopause, has offered to be a surrogate to embryos created from Susan's eggs and Bob's sperm. Discuss the legal rights in reproductive matters that protect the plan proposed by Susan, Bob, and Myrtle.

1. Identify the main facts of the case. You may itemize these in a bulleted list.

2. Identify any legal issues that are present, as well as the doctrines and/or duties that apply. You may itemize these in a bulleted list.

3. Summarize the actions you would take as a healthcare administrator in providing counsel to both the physician and the patient in this case. Emphasize the legal issues that might arise How will I be evaluated?