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Florida National Universityphi1635 Biomedical Ethics Assignment Week

Florida National University PHI1635 Biomedical Ethics: Assignment Week 4 Discussion Exercise: Chapters 7 and 8. Students will critically evaluate the readings from Chapters 7 and 8 of the textbook, providing a synopsis of their core meanings in their own words and applying these insights to a given case study. The assignment emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking, and the application of ethical principles in healthcare settings.

Students are required to read the assigned PowerPoint presentations for week 4 and compose a 2-3 page paper, formatted in 12-point font, double-spaced, with standard margins, adhering to APA 7th edition style for references. The paper must include:

Paper For Above instruction

Introduction (25%)

Begin your paper with a concise synopsis of the core meanings of Chapters 7 and 8, and their articles, articulated in your own words. Focus on how these concepts relate to and inform ethical decision-making in healthcare. For example, summarize the fundamental principles of confidentiality, informed consent, patient-physician relationships, and emerging issues such as physician-assisted dying, emphasizing their relevance in contemporary medical practice.

Discussion Challenge (65%)

Discuss the five key ethical issues confronting healthcare managers today: patient confidentiality, patient relationships, malpractice and negligence, informed consent, and physician-assisted suicide (PAD). Define each issue clearly, and articulate your perspectives regarding their ethical implications. Analyze how these issues influence healthcare delivery, patient trust, and professional responsibilities. Reflect on the additional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these issues, considering how the pandemic has challenged or reshaped ethical standards and practices in healthcare.

Specifically, address the following points:

  1. Provide clear definitions and discuss the ethical implications of each issue (patient confidentiality, patient relationships, malpractice and negligence, informed consent, PAD).
  2. Explain how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected each of these five issues, discussing challenges such as privacy concerns during contact tracing, changes in patient relationships due to visitor restrictions, increased risk of malpractice claims under strained resources, complexities around informed consent in emergency or resource-limited settings, and debates surrounding PAD during a health crisis.

This comprehensive discussion should demonstrate your ability to critically analyze complex ethical dilemmas and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world healthcare situations affected by recent global health emergencies.

References

  • Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2019). Principles of Biomedical Ethics (8th ed.). Oxford University Press.
  • Gillon, R. (2015). Defining ethical principles. BMJ, 310(6971), 77-79.
  • Jonsen, A. R., Siegler, M., & Winslade, W. J. (2015). Clinical Ethics: A Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Padela, A. I., & Malhotra, S. (2018). Religious values and healthcare: Applying ethics and respect in patient care. AMA Journal of Ethics, 20(4), E312-E319.
  • WHO. (2020). Ethical considerations in health care delivery during COVID-19. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/ethical-considerations-in-health-care-during-COVID-19
  • American Medical Association. (2021). Code of Medical Ethics. AMA. https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/ethics/code-medical-ethics-overview
  • Childress, J. F. (2018). Medical ethics and the social context. Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, 39(4), 271-285.
  • Nelson, M. P., & Wainwright, M. (2021). Ethical issues in pandemic management. Journal of Medical Ethics, 47(2), 123-127.
  • Sulmasy, D. P., & Sugarman, J. (2010). The re-emergence of medical ethics and law. Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 38(1), 9-13.
  • Thompson, A., & Faden, R. (2020). Ethics, equity, and COVID-19: Lessons learned. Hastings Center Report, 50(4), 12-17.

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