Euthanasia of Christine Busalacchi
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An 8 page paper discussing Missouri Supreme Court Case No. 73677, which deals with the case of Christine Busalacchi, a 21- year-old brain injured woman in the care of a Missouri nursing home. She had been unconscious for four years as a result of an auto accident. Only 17 at the time of the accident, a critical point of the case was that she had not expressed her wishes regarding future development of such conditions. Her father sought to move her to another state more favorable to feeding tube removal. The paper discusses philosophical bases for decision making, arguments made to the state supreme court and an analysis of a different view. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSnursEthDeChris.rtf

Euthanasia – Who’s Life Is It Anyway?
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Euthanasia – Who’s Life Is It Anyway?: This 5-page report explores the ethical dilemmas relevant to extending the life of the terminally ill patient. Today it is possible to prolong the lives of even those who are considered “brain dead.” Moreover, while many doctors are asking, “Can this life be saved?” The ‘death with dignity’ advocates are countering with, “But should we?” Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNEuthan.wps
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Euthanasia: A 2001 Perspective
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A 5 page discussion of the pros and cons of euthanasia. Notes the 1975 case of Karen Ann Quinlan which brought the topic of euthanasia into public consciousness along with the current day challenges of a mercy killing in Australia by an Aussie equivalent of Dr. Kervorkian, Dr. Philip Nitschke. Emphasizes that while the topic of euthanasia will be debated for generations to come it is our personal responsibility to take charge of our own decisions in this matter in the form of a living will. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Euthanasia: A Nurse’s Position
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An 8 page discussion of the ethics of euthanasia as it impacts the nursing profession. This paper contends that in some situations euthanasia could be considered morally and ethically right. At the same time, however, the author cautions that the appropriateness of euthanasia must be considered on a case by case basis. Bibliography lists sources.
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Euthanasia: Annotated Bibliography
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An annotated bibliography of 9 different articles relating to euthanasia. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Euthanasia: Both Sides of the Controversy
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This 10 page paper takes a look at both sides of the euthanasia controversy. The discussion is concentrated on philosophical as well as practical concerns. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Euthanasia; The Moral Arguments;
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This 5 page paper looks at both sides of the argument regarding the use of euthanasia. The paper argues that it may be seen as allowing an individual the right and dignity to both live and die as they wanted, but also recognises and argues that there are both religions and social aspects which may be being ignored and require acknowledgement. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEeutmor.rtf

Evidence based practice - dementia
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A paper which looks at the use of evidence based practice in treatment and management of dementia, with reference to the implementation of research in order to develop best practice. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLdemen.rtf

Examination of Beneficence/For the Patient's Good
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A 20 page book review that summarizes and analyzes For the Patient's Good, The Restoration of Beneficence in Health Care by Edmund D. Pellegrino and David Thomasma. The writer first introduces the text, then offers a detailed summation of the arguments presented in the three section of the book. This is followed by the writer's evaluation and conclusions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Factors Influencing Organ Donation Among African Americans
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A 6 page overview of the Catch 22 situation which exists among black Americans regarding the need for transplant organs and their own reluctance to donate those organs. Addresses the concerns which exist in regard to organ donation and the steps which can be taken to overcome those concerns. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Family Attendance in Emergency Medical Situations
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A 5 page discussion of the ethical and medical reasons for either allowing or excluding family members during certain emergency medical situations. Emphasizes that the decision as to whether or not to allow family member attendance is really dependent on the family and the patient. While some family members obviously provide a needed support structure for the patient, and thus are beneficial in terms of their overall welfare; other family members can be more of a liability or interference in certain medical situations. Assessing which category a family member falls into becomes the responsibility of medical personnel. In no event, however, should a family member be isolated from a patient simply based on blanket organizational policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Fetal Rights
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This 3 page paper discusses whether or not the origin of a fetus (rape) has any bearing on that fetus's right to life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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