Homework: Biomedical Ethics Paper
This homework allows you to explore a current topic related to biomedical ethics. As an administrator, it is important to stay up-to-date with current ethical issues in health care.
Select one of the following issues:
a. Withdrawal of life support
b. Physician assisted suicide (PAS)
Write a 700 to 1,050 words paper that discusses the biomedical ethics issue you selected. Be sure to use headings and subheadings for clarity to ensure that you have covered all required points in the paper. Your paper should:
a. Include an introduction and conclusion.
b. Describe your topic, including current research, news, and information.
c. Explain the ethical issues related to your topic.
d. Explain human subject protections related to your topic.
e. Discuss what could be done to strengthen human subject protections.
f. Explain the role informed consent plays in regard to your topic.
g. Discuss whether informed consent is adequate in regard to your topic. Provide support for your opinion.
h. Explain how informed consent would be obtained through advance directives or a surrogate decision-maker.
i. Identify 5 recommendations to ensure ethical choices are made in regard to your topic in the future.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.