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

HW 3

3rd Writing Assignment: Film Critique Gattaca Review https://ok.ru/video/334216760046

Identify 2 arguments in favor and 2 opposed to using the genetic engineering concepts/methods depicted in the movie Gattaca.

Summarize your personal position and base your position on one of the ethical theories we have discussed in class.

( please write more than two pages )

## This is what the professor talk about it during this class ## Course Objectives:

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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Bioethical Analysis Contraception Paper WHO Genetics Paper

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, informed consent, and individual rights.

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Midterm Examination Final Topic Paper

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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Bioethical Analysis Contraception Paper WHO Genetics Paper

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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In class discussion and Term Topic paper

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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In class discussion and Term Topic paper

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

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In class discussion and Term Topic paper

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

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In class discussion and Term Topic paper