RUA

TOPIC: Should children receive gender reassignment hormone treatment?

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Each student assumes an assigned role:

a. Moderator

· Introduces the dilemma. Asks the three (3) questions alternately to each position for debate. Present a plan for resolving the issue (for patient, family, and the nurse). Fields questions from the class and moderates the debate. Presents concluding remarks after the debate.

b. Researcher (2)

· Perform preliminary research on the assigned ethical dilemma. Determines the ethical principles that apply to each position, possible conflicts in principles, and components of the ANA Code of Ethics that apply using three (3) Provisions. Disseminate information found to all group members.

c. Pro Debater

· In the debate activity, the pro debater argues for the “pro” side of the dilemma, and presents why this is the correct or most ethical position. Uses the applicable ethical principles, the ANA Code of Ethics, and scholarly source to support the position. Discusses possible outcomes of position being argued.

d. Con Debater

· In the debate activity, the con debater presents on the “con” side of the dilemma, and presents why this is the correct or most ethical position. Uses the applicable ethical principles, the ANA Code of Ethics, and scholarly source to support the position. Discusses possible outcomes of position being argued.

e. Recorder

· Prepares and submits the Power Point Presentation on behalf of the group. Assist with making notes for debaters and assists them during the debate as needed.

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1. Make a case for both positions and possible outcomes by formulating three (3) questions the moderator will ask each side, focusing on the ANA Code of Ethics to support the nurse’s perspective as caring for the patient.

2. Use this link to take you directly to the ANA website to access the Code of Ethics. When prompted, choose “No I do not wish to register at this time. Take me to the Code now.” https://www.nursingworld.org/practice‐policy/nursing‐ excellence/ethics/code‐of‐ethics‐for‐nurses/

3. For APA, formatting, or grammar assistance visit the Writing Center.

4. Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric):

a. PowerPoint ‐

· Title page

· Brief description of the assigned case

· Ethical dilemma the case presents

· Ethical principles that relate to the case

· Three (3) provisions from the ANA code of Ethics that apply to the case

· Possible outcomes

· Plan for resolving the dilemma

· At least 2 sources used to support work

· Reference page

· 10‐12 slides (Do not exceed 12 slides)

b. APA Style and Organization ‐

· References are submitted with assignment.

· Uses current APA format and is free of errors.

· Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.

· At least three (3) scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided.

· One (1) scholarly source must be the ANA Code of Ethics and each position must be supported by a scholarly source.

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