Education Autonomy & Ethical Principles of Care Assignment
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AutonomyEthicsAssignment.docx
Please examine the example of a basic patient informed consent form for the common surgical procedure of gallbladder removal entitled, "Disclosure and Consent for Cholecystectomy," located right here https://hcah-p-001-delivery.stylelabs.cloud/api/public/content/52239f68a3ba4e03aeffb407a33e5152?v=bec22a66 and answer the following questions in a paper of 1,000-1,200 words:
1. Based on what you have learned about the Patients' Bill of Rights and autonomy, do you believe this basic patient consent form adequately informs patients of their medical rights? Explain your answer in detail and use a reference for support.
2. Would the basic consent form for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy be understood by the average person in the United States with a reading ability of a typical 8th grader? Explain your answer.
3. Describe at least three steps health care providers can take in order to ensure patients understand their care as well as prepare them to give acceptable consent for the procedure.
4. Discuss the patient's right to terminate care with a health care professional. Identify the steps a patient would take to terminate care. Explain the ethical components that would take place in that process.
Include at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed references from the GCU Library to support your positions. I attached one reference; separate you can use your own other two references.
Here is the reference for the attached document named Textbook -Autonomy. You won’t be able to access it but use it in the paper.
Frezza, E. E. (2019). Medical ethics: A reference guide for guaranteeing principled care and quality. New York, NY: Productivity Press. ISBN-13: 9781138581074.
Rubric-AutonomyandEthicalPrinciplesofCare.pdf
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Benchmark - Autonomy and Ethical Principles of Care - Rubric
Adequacy of Basic Patient Consent Forms 15 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 15 points
Essay clearly and thoroughly identifies whether the basic patient consent
form adequately informs patients of their medical rights in light of the
Patients Bill of Rights and patient autonomy.
4. Good 12.75 points
Essay thoroughly identifies whether the basic patient consent form
adequately informs patients of their medical rights in light of the Patients Bill
of Rights and patient autonomy.
3. Satisfactory 11.25 points
Essay identifies whether the basic patient consent form adequately informs
patients of their medical rights in light of the Patients Bill of Rights and patient
autonomy.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 9.75 points
Essay vaguely identifies whether the basic patient consent form adequately
informs patients of their medical rights in light of the Patients Bill of Rights
and patient autonomy.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay does not adequately identify whether the basic patient consent form
adequately informs patients of their medical rights in light of the Patients Bill
of Rights and patient autonomy.
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Minimum Comprehension Standards and the Consent Form 15 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 15 points
Essay clearly and thoroughly examines whether the basic consent form would
be understood by the average person in the United States with an eighth-
grade reading level.
4. Good 12.75 points
Essay thoroughly examines whether the basic consent form would be
understood by the average person in the United States with an eighth-grade
reading level.
3. Satisfactory 11.25 points
Essay examines whether the basic consent form would be understood by the
average person in the United States with an eighth-grade reading level.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 9.75 points
Essay vaguely examines whether the basic consent form would be understood
by the average person in the United States with an eighth-grade reading level.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay does not adequately examine whether the basic consent form would be
understood by the average person in the United States with an eighth-grade
reading level.
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Steps to Ensure Patients Understand Care and Give Acceptable Consent (B)
20 points
Criteria Description
(C5.1)
5. Excellent 20 points
Essay clearly and thoroughly identifies at least three steps health care
providers can take to ensure patients understand their care and to prepare
them to provide consent for a procedure.
4. Good 17 points
Essay thoroughly identifies at least three steps health care providers can take
to ensure patients understand their care and to prepare them to provide
consent for a procedure.
3. Satisfactory 15 points
Essay identifies at least three steps health care providers can take to ensure
patients understand their care and to prepare them to provide consent for a
procedure.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 13 points
Essay vaguely identifies at least three steps health care providers can take to
ensure patients understand their care and to prepare them to provide
consent for a procedure.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay does not adequately identify at least three steps health care providers
can take to ensure patients understand their care and to prepare them to
provide consent for a procedure.
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Termination of Care by the Patient (B) 20 points
Criteria Description
(C5.4)
5. Excellent 20 points
Essay clearly and thoroughly discusses the right of the patient to terminate
care with a heath care professional, the steps they would take, and ethical
components involved in the process.
4. Good 17 points
Essay thoroughly discusses the right of the patient to terminate care with a
heath care professional, the steps they would take, and ethical components
involved in the process.
3. Satisfactory 15 points
Essay discusses the right of the patient to terminate care with a heath care
professional, the steps they would take, and ethical components involved in
the process.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 13 points
Essay vaguely discusses the right of the patient to terminate care with a heath
care professional, the steps they would take, and ethical components involved
in the process.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay does not adequately discuss the right of the patient to terminate care
with a heath care professional, the steps they would take, and ethical
components involved in the process.
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Thesis Development and Purpose 7 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 7 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis
statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good 5.95 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is
descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory 5.25 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 4.55 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
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Argument Logic and Construction 8 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 8 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive
and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good 6.8 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are
evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to
conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory 6 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument
presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not
thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction
and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 5.2 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity.
There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable
credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does
not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible
sources.
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Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, lang 5 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good 4.25 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory 3.75 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly
distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-
appropriate language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies
in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is
correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of
meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
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Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good 4.25 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting
style.
3. Satisfactory 3.75 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor
errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A
lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely
followed correctly.
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Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to as
5 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to
assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good 4.25 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format
is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory 3.75 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although
some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to
assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 100 points
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AutonomyEthicsAssignment.docx
Please examine the example of a basic patient informed consent form for the common surgical procedure of gallbladder removal entitled, "Disclosure and Consent for Cholecystectomy," located right here https://hcah-p-001-delivery.stylelabs.cloud/api/public/content/52239f68a3ba4e03aeffb407a33e5152?v=bec22a66 and answer the following questions in a paper of 1,000-1,200 words:
1. Based on what you have learned about the Patients' Bill of Rights and autonomy, do you believe this basic patient consent form adequately informs patients of their medical rights? Explain your answer in detail and use a reference for support.
2. Would the basic consent form for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy be understood by the average person in the United States with a reading ability of a typical 8th grader? Explain your answer.
3. Describe at least three steps health care providers can take in order to ensure patients understand their care as well as prepare them to give acceptable consent for the procedure.
4. Discuss the patient's right to terminate care with a health care professional. Identify the steps a patient would take to terminate care. Explain the ethical components that would take place in that process.
Include at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed references from the GCU Library to support your positions. I attached one reference; separate you can use your own other two references.
Here is the reference for the attached document named Textbook -Autonomy. You won’t be able to access it but use it in the paper.
Frezza, E. E. (2019). Medical ethics: A reference guide for guaranteeing principled care and quality. New York, NY: Productivity Press. ISBN-13: 9781138581074.
Rubric-AutonomyandEthicalPrinciplesofCare.pdf
4/3/25, 7:50 PM
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Benchmark - Autonomy and Ethical Principles of Care - Rubric
Adequacy of Basic Patient Consent Forms 15 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 15 points
Essay clearly and thoroughly identifies whether the basic patient consent
form adequately informs patients of their medical rights in light of the
Patients Bill of Rights and patient autonomy.
4. Good 12.75 points
Essay thoroughly identifies whether the basic patient consent form
adequately informs patients of their medical rights in light of the Patients Bill
of Rights and patient autonomy.
3. Satisfactory 11.25 points
Essay identifies whether the basic patient consent form adequately informs
patients of their medical rights in light of the Patients Bill of Rights and patient
autonomy.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 9.75 points
Essay vaguely identifies whether the basic patient consent form adequately
informs patients of their medical rights in light of the Patients Bill of Rights
and patient autonomy.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay does not adequately identify whether the basic patient consent form
adequately informs patients of their medical rights in light of the Patients Bill
of Rights and patient autonomy.
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Minimum Comprehension Standards and the Consent Form 15 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 15 points
Essay clearly and thoroughly examines whether the basic consent form would
be understood by the average person in the United States with an eighth-
grade reading level.
4. Good 12.75 points
Essay thoroughly examines whether the basic consent form would be
understood by the average person in the United States with an eighth-grade
reading level.
3. Satisfactory 11.25 points
Essay examines whether the basic consent form would be understood by the
average person in the United States with an eighth-grade reading level.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 9.75 points
Essay vaguely examines whether the basic consent form would be understood
by the average person in the United States with an eighth-grade reading level.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay does not adequately examine whether the basic consent form would be
understood by the average person in the United States with an eighth-grade
reading level.
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Steps to Ensure Patients Understand Care and Give Acceptable Consent (B)
20 points
Criteria Description
(C5.1)
5. Excellent 20 points
Essay clearly and thoroughly identifies at least three steps health care
providers can take to ensure patients understand their care and to prepare
them to provide consent for a procedure.
4. Good 17 points
Essay thoroughly identifies at least three steps health care providers can take
to ensure patients understand their care and to prepare them to provide
consent for a procedure.
3. Satisfactory 15 points
Essay identifies at least three steps health care providers can take to ensure
patients understand their care and to prepare them to provide consent for a
procedure.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 13 points
Essay vaguely identifies at least three steps health care providers can take to
ensure patients understand their care and to prepare them to provide
consent for a procedure.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay does not adequately identify at least three steps health care providers
can take to ensure patients understand their care and to prepare them to
provide consent for a procedure.
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Termination of Care by the Patient (B) 20 points
Criteria Description
(C5.4)
5. Excellent 20 points
Essay clearly and thoroughly discusses the right of the patient to terminate
care with a heath care professional, the steps they would take, and ethical
components involved in the process.
4. Good 17 points
Essay thoroughly discusses the right of the patient to terminate care with a
heath care professional, the steps they would take, and ethical components
involved in the process.
3. Satisfactory 15 points
Essay discusses the right of the patient to terminate care with a heath care
professional, the steps they would take, and ethical components involved in
the process.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 13 points
Essay vaguely discusses the right of the patient to terminate care with a heath
care professional, the steps they would take, and ethical components involved
in the process.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Essay does not adequately discuss the right of the patient to terminate care
with a heath care professional, the steps they would take, and ethical
components involved in the process.
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Thesis Development and Purpose 7 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 7 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis
statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good 5.95 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is
descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory 5.25 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 4.55 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
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Argument Logic and Construction 8 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 8 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive
and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good 6.8 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are
evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to
conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory 6 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument
presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not
thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction
and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 5.2 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity.
There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable
credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does
not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible
sources.
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Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, lang 5 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good 4.25 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory 3.75 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly
distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-
appropriate language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies
in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is
correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of
meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
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Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good 4.25 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting
style.
3. Satisfactory 3.75 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor
errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A
lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely
followed correctly.
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Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to as
5 points
Criteria Description
5. Excellent 5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to
assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good 4.25 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format
is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory 3.75 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although
some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to
assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 100 points
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