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Papers On Medical Ethics
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Medical Ethics; To Test or Not to Test
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This 5 page paper considers the difficult situation of a child being the potential carrier of a fatal condition; Beta Thalassemia .The paper looks at the arguments for and against her being tested for this condition using both the utilitarian approach and the Kantian approach. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEmedeth.wps
Medical Futility And Ethics
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A 4 page paper including an abstract. The essay begins with a definition and explanation of medical futility, including an example of futility and an example of non-futility. The two ethical approaches explained in this paper are utilitarian ethics and deontological ethics. The writer concludes that this type of medical decision must involve certain ethical principles including non-malfeasance, beneficence, autonomy, and respect for all people. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGmdfutl.RTF
Medical Issues in Euthanasia
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This 3 page paper discusses how the rule of “do no harm” applies in cases where a patient asks the doctor to help them die. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVmedeut.rtf
Medical Law/5 Questions
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A 20 page research paper that answers 5 questions pertaining to medical ethics and medical law. Topics covered include ERISA tort cases; handling of ethical situations, such as a patient choosing to forego life-saving procedures; and malpractice cases. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khmedlaw.rtf
Medical Malpractice: Ethics
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8 pages in length. The writer chronicles a situation where the husband of a couple who sought marital counseling sues the therapist for having sexual relations with his wife. Ethical considerations are discussed. One-page outline included in page count. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCMedMalp.rtf
Medical Technology & Ethical Dilemma
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Mostly an 11 page analytical book review of Richard Zaner's 'Troubled Voices.' -- The writer cites a number of additional sources to evaluate Zaner's contention that advances in medical technologies have raised many ethical and moral questions. By presenting a number of stories describing the ethical dilemmas of patients and their participating care providers, Zaner supports the concept that medical technologies have caused great moral dilemmas that never would have been considered in the absence of such advances. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Zaner.rtf
Medicalization
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A 3 page research paper/essay that defines medicalization and explain why this process can be detrimental to patient outcomes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khmdcal.rtf
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
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A 5 page research paper that discusses a case scenario involving Medicare/Medicaid fraud via "upcoding" billing practices. The writer discusses ramifications and qui tam lawsuits. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khquitam.rtf
Medication Errors
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This 5 page paper explores the ethical issues
involved in medication errors. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTmederr.wps
Medication Errors
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This 6 page paper addresses the subject of medication errors in the organizational setting. Concrete examples are provided and several solutions are suggested. Problems at every end of the spectrum, from prescribing to administering, are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Mederr.wps
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