Health_HW_Bioethics Issue

Textbook: An Introduction to Bioethics: 9780809146239: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com by Thomas A. Shannon, Nicholas J. Kockler, Paulist Press, 2009.

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HW: (Bioethics Issue)

Bioethics Issue Topic Paper

Choose a topic related to any area of bioethics study and write a paper. Identify the issue you are examining and discuss any and all relevant considerations to the individual and society. APA format with a minimum of 3 references included.

Course Description This course will examine historical and philosophical foundations of health ethics, commonly referred to as Bioethics. Students will explore contemporary values, issues and controversies surrounding and relevant to current bioethical issues as they relate to both the individual and society. Topics will include discussion and definition of morality and philosophy, the establishment of ethical codes, fundamental theories of ethical decision making, research ethics, patient rights, death and dying, reproductive medicine, economic in healthcare issues, society versus the individual and biogenetic engineering technology. In addition, the student will gain greater appreciation for processes of critical thinking concepts while examining their own attitudes and values related to discussion topics and assignments. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course the student will: Learning Objectives LEAP Outcomes Product/Evidence

1. Examine contemporary bioethical issues to include: research ethics, patient rights, abortion, emergency contraception, the right to live and die, assisted reproductive technologies, prenatal diagnosis, organ transplants, costs of health care, physician assisted suicide, and genetic engineering.

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2. Define key terms related to the study of ethics to include terms such as: ethical, unethical, moral/ immoral, good/ bad, right/ wrong, beliefs, values, attitudes, opinions, prejudice, bias, autonomy,

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informed consent, and individual rights. 3. Explain the relationship between ethical theories lending influence to bioethical decision making to include: Consequentialism, Deontologism, Institutionism and Right Ethics theories. How these effect the decision process and influence morality in this process.

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4. Describe how to apply ethical principles such as: Autonomy, Beneficence, Justice, and Nonmaleficence, to the decision making process.

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5. Compare the influences and benefits of ethical decision making in and around medical dilemmas, ie: provider refusal of services, discontinuing life support.

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6. Evaluate the role and appropriateness of technology as it contributes to or interferes with ever changing options and needs in areas of healthcare service and bioethical issues.

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7. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the complexity surrounding most, if not all ethical decision making process.

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8. Contrast personal/professional responsibilities in various healthcare related occupations.

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