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Essay Instructions: Assisted Suicide

Scenario:
You are the manager of the Cancer Center in a small suburban hospital. For the past two weeks you have worked closely with your nursing staff because they have been expressing “Burn Out” (frustration, dissatisfaction, or lack of interest in a job) as a result of the increase in the number of patients coming to the center who were diagnosed with terminal cancer. Nancy Nurse confided in you that she is particularly saddened about the rapid decline in Mrs. Jones’ health, a 30 year old single mother. She decided that the next time Mrs. Jones comes in for her treatment; she is going to give her an extra dose of a narcotic that could potential end her life.

• Utilize your Showalter textbook and at least two other sources to answer the following questions:

1. Explain how the patient Bill of Rights applies to this case.

2. Identify and explain at least three ethical considerations.

3. Identify and explain at least three legal considerations.

4. Identify and explain at least three business considerations.

5. Explain what the manager should do in this situation and why.

The format of the report is to be as follows:
o Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one inch margins on all sides, APA format.
o Type the question followed by your answer to the question.
o In addition to the 4-6 pages required, a title page and a reference page is to be included (the title page and reference page are not included in the 4-6 page count). The reference page and citations in the report are to be APA format.

NOTE: One of the criteria that you will be graded on is the quality of your answers, the logic/organization of the report, your language skills, and your writing skills.

The assignment will be graded using the following rubric:

Outcome Assessed • Identify the principles and legalities of ethical issues within the health care system.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in healthcare policy, law, and ethics.
Grading Rubric for Assignment # 5 ??" Assisted Suicide

Criteria 0
Unacceptable 20
Developing 30
Competent 40
Exemplary
1. Explain how the patient Bill of Rights applies to this case. Did not complete the assignment or how the patient Bill of Rights applies to this case was explained with less than 70% accuracy and some information was inappropriate or was not identified. How the patient Bill of Rights applies to this case was explained with 70 to 79% accuracy and some information was inappropriate or was not identified. How the patient Bill of Rights applies to this case was explained with 80 to 89% accuracy and appropriate information was identified. How the patient Bill of Rights applies to this case was explained with 90 to 100% accuracy and all appropriate information was identified.
2. Identify and explain at least three ethical considerations. Did not complete the assignment or no ethical considerations were identified and explained. One ethical consideration was identified and explained. Two ethical considerations were identified and explained. At least three ethical considerations were identified and explained.
3. Identify and explain at least three the legal considerations. Did not complete the assignment or no legal considerations were identified and explained. One legal consideration was identified and explained. Two legal considerations were identified and explained. At least three legal considerations were identified and explained.
4. Identify and explain at least three business considerations. Did not complete the assignment or no business considerations were identified and explained. One business consideration was identified and explained. Two business considerations were identified and explained. At least three business considerations were identified and explained.
5. Explain what the manager should do in this situation and why. Did not complete the assignment or what the manager should do in this situation and why was explained with less than 70% accuracy and some information was inappropriate or was not identified. What the manager should do in this situation and why was explained with 70 to 79% accuracy and some information was inappropriate or was not identified. What the manager should do in this situation and why was explained with 80 to 89% accuracy and appropriate information was identified. What the manager should do in this situation and why was explained with 90 to 100% accuracy and all appropriate information was identified.
6. Utilize your Showalter textbook and at least two other sources to answer the questions. Did not complete the assignment or neither the Showalter textbook or other sources were used to answer the questions. The Showalter textbook or one other source other than the textbook was used in answering the questions. The Showalter textbook and one other source or two sources other than the textbook were used in answering the questions. The Showalter textbook and two other sources were used in answering the questions.
7. Clarity
Did not complete the assignment or explanations are unclear and not organized.
(Major issues) Explanations generally unclear and not well organized.
(Many issues) Explanations generally clear and/or organized. (Minor issues) Explanations very clear and well organized.
(Added helpful details.)
8. Writing ??" Grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, APA usage.
Did not complete the assignment or had 8 or more different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation or APA usage. (Major issues) Had 6 - 7 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation or APA usage. (Many issues) Had 4 - 5 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation or APA usage. (Minor issues) Had 0 - 3 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation or APA usage.

Essay Instructions: Objective: synthesize moral theory and ethical considerations with their application to a real world setting/circumstance.
Topic: Assisted suicide

Include the following regarding your chosen topic:
1. Identify a legal/ethical issue or dilemma within your topic.
2. Provide the history of the issue or dilemma.
3. Present current resources to address the issue or dilemma.
4. Evaluate alternative or better solutions for the issue or dilemma addressed.
5. Analyze the potential effects of this issue and predict how they may be addressed in the future.

Additionally, address three of the course learning outcomes as they apply to your selected topic. For example, you could address the Patient?s Bill of Rights as it pertains to a do-not-resusicate (DNR) order. Or, you could discuss the elements of autonomy, fidelity, and confidentiality as they are incorporated in the ethics of organ donation. The three outcomes you select must be explained in relation to your selected topic.

The course learning outcomes are as follows:
1. Analyze the evolution and application of moral theory and ethical principles in health care.
2. Discuss the elements of autonomy, fidelity and confidentiality.
3. Explain the legal rights of individuals as they interact with health care services.
4. Explain the process, including cultural diversity, for ethical decision making.
5. Analyze the monitoring systems that ensure human rights, legal aspects, and quality health care.
6. Discuss the implications of the Patient?s Bill of Rights.
7. Analyze selected ethical and legal case studies that have promulgated precedent-setting decisions.

You must utilize at least eight to ten scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years (not including the textbook). You may also supplement your paper with interviews of agency personnel, comparisons of similar governmental agencies in varying communities or service populations, updates on current legislative initiatives in the area, and ethical analyses of the issues and services involved with the current situation(s) analyzed.

Essay Instructions: Final Paper

Much of your coursework regarding moral questions and moral theory may seem abstract. This broad overview is necessary to have a complete understanding of the subject. Your Final Paper must be eight- to ten-pages (excluding title and references pages) and should synthesize moral theory and ethical considerations with their application to a real world setting/circumstance.

Select A topic for your Final Paper from the following:
1. Do not resuscitate requests/issues (DNR)
2. Surrogacy
3. Wrongful conception
4. Organ donation
5. Stem cell research
6. Informed consent
7. Assisted suicide
8. Practices specific to diverse cultural contexts
9. Your own topic, with instructor approval

Your Final Paper must include the following regarding your chosen topic:
1. Identify a legal/ethical issue or dilemma within your topic.
2. Provide the history of the issue or dilemma.
3. Present current resources to address the issue or dilemma.
4. Evaluate alternative or better solutions for the issue or dilemma addressed.
5. Analyze the potential effects of this issue and predict how they may be addressed in the future.

Additionally, you must address at least three of the course learning outcomes as they apply to your selected topic. For example, you could address the Patient’s Bill of Rights as it pertains to a do-not-resusicate (DNR) order. Or, you could discuss the elements of autonomy, fidelity, and confidentiality as they are incorporated in the ethics of organ donation. The three outcomes you select must be explained in relation to your selected topic.

The course learning outcomes are as follows:
1. Analyze the evolution and application of moral theory and ethical principles in health care.
2. Discuss the elements of autonomy, fidelity and confidentiality.
3. Explain the legal rights of individuals as they interact with health care services.
4. Explain the process, including cultural diversity, for ethical decision making.
5. Analyze the monitoring systems that ensure human rights, legal aspects, and quality health care.
6. Discuss the implications of the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
7. Analyze selected ethical and legal case studies that have promulgated precedent-setting decisions.

You must utilize at least eight to ten scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years (not including the textbook). You may also supplement your paper with interviews of agency personnel, comparisons of similar governmental agencies in varying communities or service populations, updates on current legislative initiatives in the area, and ethical analyses of the issues and services involved with the current situation(s) analyzed.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined
2. Must include a title page with the following: I will fill this out.
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least eight to ten scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years.

FURTHER RUBRIC GUIDANCE:
1.Distinguished -Provides a thorough and comprehensive explanation of a contemporary legal/ethical issue in healthcare. The description and analysis of the issue is related to at least three of the course’s learning objectives. The analysis is clear, comprehensive, and projects the potential future of this issue. Information presented is grounded in academic research

2.Distinguished - Provides a through and comprehensive description of the history of the legal and/or ethical issue. Information presented is complete and provides an exceptional background to the dilemma.

3.Distinguished - Provides an exceptionally detailed explanation of current resources to address the issues and provides a comprehensive and thoughtful alternatives for the future. The information is accurate, detailed, and grounded in literature

4.Distinguished -Provides a thoughtful and comprehensive review of how you predict this issue will be addressed in the future. The information is through, detailed, and shows an exceptional comprehension of the issues

Essay Instructions: "Physician Assisted Suicide" for Writer Username (arslanj)

Identify, specifically, the ethical issue and the ethical problems it presents. Drawing on various sources, explain how one of the classical theories (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics) would resolve the problem. Then, contrast this response with the perspective brought to the issue by relativism, emotivism, or ethical egoism. Finally, state which of these views is closer to your own, supporting your response with a clearly-presented and well-supported argument. The more specific you can be the better, and feel free to include examples that will strengthen your account.
The rough draft must be at least three (3) pages in length, (excluding the title and reference pages), and must include a thesis statement and a list of the resources you intend to use. Format your rough draft according to APA (6th edition) style and properly cite all your resources.