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Papers On Medical Ethics
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Common and Alternative Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
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11 pages in length. Breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all ages and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. This paper is an important discussion of the contemporary medical treatment of breast cancer. Also included is valuable information on alternative therapies including holistic therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAbrcanwps
HIV Disclosure: Medical Ethics
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A 5 page paper discussing medical ethics in terms of Kant, Aristotle and Mill. The paper examines the responsibility of an HIV-infected surgeon to inform his patients of his condition, and also the responsibility of the HIV-infected patient to disclose
medical status. It concludes that while the doctor is under no obligation to discontinue his practice of medicine, he is still responsible for making full disclosure to the patient. Conversely, the HIV-infected patient carries no such obligation, for it is the surgeon's responsibility to
discover all facets of his patients' health. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSethHIV.wps
The Issue of Liver Transplants for Patients with Alcholism - Conservative, Liberal, and Utilitarian Views
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This 10 page report discusses whether or not recovering alcoholics should be denied access to liver transplants due to their previous lifestyles. The number of people with liver disease and other related conditions who could significantly benefit from a liver transplant is far greater than the number of donor livers available. This means that criteria, other than medical, need to be developed to allocate donor livers to potential recipients. The writer examines the issue from the viewpoint of a political conservative, a political liberal, and within the framework of Jeremy Bentham's doctrine of utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWliver.rtf
Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and Theology
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A 5 page discussion of assisted suicide and euthanasia from a theological perspective. Outlines the religious prohibitions which are involved as well as the current legal status. Concludes that the acceptability of euthanasia lies with religion and theology, not law. Bibliography lists 10 sources
Filename: PPeuthRl.wps
Paramedic Standards, British Columbia versus Ontario
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Although there are national guidelines, the standards for paramedics vary by region and province. This paper discusses the differences in certification standards for British Columbia and Ontario and finds that the two programs are dissimilar in that a paramedic can start working after completing a brief 80-hour training course in British Columbia, whereas all Ontario paramedics must be ALS certified. Bibliography lists 4 sources. JVparamed.rtf
Filename: JVparmed.rtf
Euthanasia / A Kantian Perspective
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In this 4 page paper, the writer outlines philosophical perspectives on euthanasia as they would most likely be presented by Kant. The writer then advocates euthanasia in this same light. Bibliography lists 3 references.
Filename: Kanteuth.wps
Assisted Suicide
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This 5 page report discusses various ethical
issues associated with assisted suicide. The debate has generally
centered around both the moral and legal issues of the process.
The central argument for assisted suicide is based on respect for
the patients' autonomy. The main argument against assisted
suicide is the belief in the inherent sacredness of life and that
God only has the right to end one's life. The ethical questions
surrounding the care of terminally ill patients often focus on
when treatment should be withheld or withdrawn. A case study
regarding a paralyzed but mentally competent adult,
African-American man and a severely disabled newborn is also
considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWasssui.wps
Death and Dying
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A 7 page paper which discusses various issues concerning Euthanasia
in this country. The paper presents illustrations of situations where the patient is alive, yet
not coherent in any way, a situation where the patient died, The paper also discusses the
involvement of Jack Kevorkian and different approaches to the subject as can be seen in
social conflict theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAdthdyng.wps
Euthanasia / Viewpoints
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In 8 pages the author discusses and explores the issue of euthanasia. Various viewpoints of family members, physicians, and legislative decisions are given. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Euthan9.wps
Euthanasia from an Ethical Perspective
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A 5 page paper discussing the issue of the ethics of
euthanasia within a nursing context. The paper presents philosophical argument, but one author
notes that those nurses unable to come to terms with agreed-on procedures should disqualify
themselves from cases employing those procedures. Whereas the physician of record has the privilege of and ability to either accept or reject such cases, nurses normally do not. In the end, nurses need to assess their own motivations and convictions as well, and act in accordance with
those. They can cite Kant for support. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeuthan.wps
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