Instruction
DUE 11: 30 PM PACIFIC TIME (DUE IN 9 HOURS):
Assignment 1: In this course, you will write a term paper on a current medical ethics issue of your choice.
In this assignment you will select a current medical ethics issue to research and write about for your research paper, which is due week 8. Give this some thought, because this will be the topic you will be using for the outline, rough draft, and final term paper assignments. Make sure you can find articles for support of your topic. Read the term paper requirements before you select your medical ethics issue topic to ensure it is what you want to research.
Select a topic related to one of the following current medical ethics issues:
End of Life
Eugenics and Human Genetics
Medical Research
Reproductive Issues
Organ Donation and Transplantation
Public Health Issues
Access to Health Care
Biotechnology
In a word document, state your medical ethics issue (For instance, if you choose to write about End of Life, the medical issue might be physician-assisted suicide), and write a paragraph explaining why you have chosen this medical ethics issue to research.
APA writing style is expected.
Please refer to the rubric to ensure you have covered all components of this assignment.
You can either type your topic choice directly into this assignment or upload a Word document.
Assignment 2:
Why do you feel the way you do about physician-assisted suicide?
Of the four responses offered in the Death with Dignity scenario, which do you feel is the most ethical and why?
To complete this assignment:
Compose your reflection in a Word document. Of the four responses offered in the scenario, which do you feel is the most ethical and why?
Support your conclusions with evidence and specific examples from the textbook, as well as other sources as needed.
Your reflection must be at least 250 words in length and follow APA (6th ed.) formatting and citation guidelines as appropriate.