Case Study on Death and Dying
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This 5 page paper relays a case study presented by a student regarding a patient and his family. The case is analyzed in light of several theories of death and dying. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's paradigm is critically evaluated. Sigmund Freud's attention to grief work is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Cases in Medical Ethics
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A 25 page paper discussing the complexities of decisions surrounding medical care and available alternatives. Advances in medicine have brought wonderful and miraculous cures for many, and have extended life expectancy and quality of life as well. Not all cases are easy to categorize, however, and the best course of action is not always readily discernible. Four such cases are discussed here, calling on Kant, Aristotle, common sense and compassion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Changing Attitudes About Death: The Twentieth Century
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A 11 page discussion of the evolution in our view of death. Notes how this view has changed over the last century from one in which we took personal responsibility for the care of our ill and aged and even in the final details of their burial to one in which we turn to professionals such as doctors, nurses, and undertakers. Suggests that this view is changing once again with the advent of a greater desire for palliative care and hospices. Provides statistics for both the United States and Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Christian Morality Issues With Stem Cell Research
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This 8 page paper focuses ethical and moral issues regarding embryonic stem cell research. The writer approaches the topic using comments from experts and explains the controversy has one issue at its core: exactly when does human life begin? The essay explains what stem cells are and where they come from for the research as well as the benefits of stem cell research, in general. The morality issues are discussed using Scripture and documents from the Catholic Church. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Chronic Undertreatment of Pain in Elderly Home-Care Patients
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A 10 page consideration of pain treatment in the elderly patient. This paper emphasizes a three-pronged approach to pain management. This approach includes adequate pain assessment, constant monitoring, and the willingness to use both pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention in pain treatment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Classical Arrangement: Why Stem Cell Research Is Moral
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5 pages in length. Controversy surrounding hotly debated medical procedures abounds, particularly when there are ethical and moral concerns involved. The extent to which stem cell research has ignited a veritable battle is both grand and far-reaching; that opponents and supporters alike hold such fervent opinions illustrates the tremendous implications of the method's potentiality. However, as with virtually all debates of this emotional magnitude, one side typically holds a greater foundation of validity than the other; with the subject of stem cell research, it is quite clear to see how it is a moral procedure given its ability to save untold numbers of lives that would otherwise be lost. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cloning
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A 10 page paper which examines the history and condition of cloning and discusses the risks. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Cloning Can Serve Useful Purposes
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the benefits of cloning. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Concept Analysis: Patient Autonomy
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A 6 page research paper that explores the concept of patient autonomy, which is a factor that impacts the theoretical basis of all areas of nursing practice, and concerns the moral and legal right of competent individuals to make decisions affecting their lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Conjoined Twins: an Ethical Dilemma
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This 7 page paper discusses the ethical dilemmas surrounding the issue of separating conjoined twins. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Considering Organ Donation
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5 pages in length. When one considers the fact that a single individual can give life to more than seven people, it is astounding to think that anyone would not consider organ donation. However, there are those who cannot see past their own personal concerns, knowing full well that once they are dead, their organs are of no further use to them. Typically, when asked for a reason, the most common answers incorporate religion or fear, both of which carry with them heavy ethical motivation. The writer discusses the controversy behind organ donation, as well as addresses the views of Aristotle, Kant and Mill. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Correct Site Surgery: Measures to Prevent the Horrors of Wrong Site Amputations and Other Flawed Site Surgeries
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A 4 page discussion of the importance of standards released by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) in 2003 in addressing wrong site surgeries. These measures have three important components: 1. preoperative verification, 2. marking, and 3. patient involvement in the marking process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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