Discussions, Scenarios and Term Paper

1st discussion: In your own words, describe the difference between euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Select an argument for or against either euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. How would you defend your argument? In addition to your main response, you must also post substantive responses to at least two of your classmates' posts in this thread. Your response should include elements such as follow up questions, further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation on some points made by the classmates. 2nd: Choose and describe a scientific technique or practice related to genetics and eugenics. Provide the rationale behind the use of this technique or practice. Discuss your thoughts and ideas regarding the technique or practice. Is it ever justifiable? Why or why not? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings 3rd: Animal research is a necessary practice in the world of medical research, allowing scientists to develop life-saving interventions and to spot catastrophic problems before new techniques or products make their way to actual patients. However, this does not mean that we should deny that there are serious ethical issues involved. Animal testing is not a pretty or pleasant process. It causes pain and suffering to animal subjects, and legitimate cases of abuse have been uncovered by animal rights groups. Consequently, the practice should be tightly regulated, and alternative methods should be employed whenever possible. Discuss a specific research study involving animals that had ethical issues. What were the ethical issues involved? What could have been done to conduct the research study differently to avoid these ethical issues? Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings. 4th: Is abortion morally wrong? Should abortion be illegal? Discussion Prompt: Choose one of the questions above and argue both sides with supporting evidence. Please write your discussion choice in the title line. Remember to respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. 5th: Recall this week's presentation. Does a person in need of an organ transplant have a moral right to obtain that transplant, supposing the availability of the needed organ? How should we choose who gets a transplant, supposing that there are not enough organs for all who need them? Remember to reply to at least two of your classmates. 6th: How do you define privacy? Do you believe privacy is a moral right? Why or why not? Are there any cases in which public health policy justifies the violation of the right to privacy? Remember to respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts with feedback on their opinions and ideas. 7th: Is access to health care a moral right? Why or why not? Remember to respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts with feedback on their opinions and ideas. 8: Choose ONE of the following issues to write your initial discussion posting about and post to the thread with supporting evidence. Title your initial post with the title of the issue. Then respond to at least TWO peers who wrote about issues other than the one you have chosen. Discuss what you feel are the potential benefits of stem cell research for Alzheimer's patients and their families. Share your perspective on the stem cell debate regarding donation of surplus embryos to couples for “embryo adoption.” Why is the task of disposing unused frozen human embryos different from disposing of other medical tissue? Discuss why you think embryonic stem cell research “crosses a moral boundary.” Reflection: (For each scenario 2 screenshots will be uploaded. First reflection - first two uploads, second reflection third and forth, third reflection - 5th and 6th, forth reflection - 7th, 8th and 9th, . After the screenshots, rubric for scenarios will be uploaded. Each scenario has the same requirements: Complete the entire scenario. 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. Term paper: 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. (Rubric and the requirements is the last upload)