Discuss Siegler’s argument for the contention that confidentiality is a decrepit concept. What        according to his essay is worth saving about confidentiality and why is confidentiality nevertheless important for the practice of medicine?

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Essay Bioethics and Life Issues

  1.      (A)Write a 2-4 page essay (typed in Word size 12 font double spaced) on one of the following topics:1.) Compare and contrast Finnis with Tooley.

    2.) Compare and contrast Tooley with Marquis.

    3.) Compare and contrast Tooley with Thompson.

    4.)Discuss how the concept of person plays a role in the debate about abortion. Discuss the use of this concept in at least three of the authors studied in this section.

    Cite all sources with quotation marks for direct quotes and parenthetical references. Don’t place urls in the body of your paper; cite online sources by authors name or article title. Place urls at the end of the paper in the work cited page. Every student is encouraged to submit drafts of papers to Askonline under the tutoring tab for assistance with composition and proofreading.

 

  1.     (B)Write a 2-4 page essay (in Word, double spaced, size 12 font) on one of the following topics.1. Discuss some of the ethical implications of using assisted reproduction. In your essay reference at least three of the authors studied in this section.

    2. Discuss the ethical implications of prenatal testing. In your essay reference the work of Purdy, Asch, and Chadwick and Levitt.

    3. Explain Parfit’s distinction between future people and possible people. What are the ethical implications of this view (reference work by Asch, Handscombe etc in your answer).

    4. Discuss the two conceptions of disability discussed in Asch. Compare her essay with that of Chadwick and Levitt; what similarities and differences do you find between these two essays?

5) compare and contrast the articles by Asch and Chadwick and Levitt with the films by Aronson (Sound and Fury (available on Netflix and Youtube) and Sound and Fury Six Years Later (available on Youtube)).

Cite all sources to avoid plagiarism. Proof read carefully.

Cite all sources with quotation marks for direct quotes and parenthetical references. Don’t place urls in the body of your paper; cite online sources by authors name or article title. Place urls at the end of the paper in the work cited page.

 

  1.     (C) Write a 2-4 page typed essay in Word (double spaced, size 12 font) on one of the following topics.1) Compare the position of the Sacred Congregation and or Grisez and Boyle with any of the other articles on euthanasia.

2) Compare and contrast Rachel’s article with that of either Nesbitt or Kuhse.

3) Discuss Siegler’s argument for the contention that confidentiality is a decrepit concept. What        according to his essay is worth saving about confidentiality and why is confidentiality nevertheless important for the practice of medicine?

4) Compare and contrast the two articles on whether doctors should tell their patients the truth; which do you find to be most persuasive and why? What do you imagine, given his article, Kant would say about this issue?

 

5) Discuss Mill’s conception of liberty; is this conception less or more plausible given the article on “Amputees by Choice”?

Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.

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In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

 

Review your state’s progress report by locating your state and clicking on one of the six progress icons for: education, leadership, practice, interpersonal collaboration, diversity, and data. You can also download a full progress report for your state by clicking on the box located at the bottom of the webpage.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words:

  1. Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
  2. Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.
  3. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s Action Coalition.  In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers?

A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

How does the PNI complex relate to the placebo effect?

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PNI is one of the most intriguing fields bridging the gap between allopathic and alternative medicines. On the basis of your understanding of PNI, answer the following questions:

  • How does the PNI complex relate to the placebo effect?
  • How is the autonomic nervous system (ANS) comprised of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches similar to the Asian concept of yin and yang?
  • What are the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying the effect of yoga?
  • How is the fight-or-flight response mediated in the autonomic nervous system?

In this part of the assignment, you will apply the knowledge and techniques of CAM models, specifically chiropractic and yoga for a selected illness. On the basis of your research and using the perspective of traditional allopathic medicine, answer the following questions:

  • What is the overall philosophy behind the treatment methods in yoga?
  • According to the treatment paradigm, what are the possible causes of the symptoms for common diseases?
  • What are the benefits and risks of using this method of treatment?
  • Analyze the similarities and differences between yoga with traditional allopathic medicine?

Complementary Health Systems of Care

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The paper is to be  between 5-7 pages in 12 point font excluding title and citations pages. The paper is to be completed in APA style (Research Navigator includes an entire section of drafting and writing a research paper and APA style). The paper must include at least 5 research based articles from peer reviewed journals to support your thesis; in addition you may use other articles. The thesis statement must be highly developed and the rest of the paper should address the thesis. You will be graded on the ability to use examples which support the thesis statement. You must thoughtfully analyze and evaluate the literature. You will be graded on the ability to evaluate the evidence in a balanced manner.

The paper is to deal with a CAH therapy using principles of evidence-based health care learned in this course. They may include such topics as:

 

  1. Complementary Health Systems of Care
  2. Homeopathic medicine
  3. Ayurvedic medicine
  4. Tibetan and Traditional Chinese medicine
  5. Native American Healing
  6. Naturopathy
  7. Scientific, ethical and legal issues surrounding alternative health systems

 

  1. Mind-body interventions

III. Biologically-based interventions

  1. Manipulative and body-based therapies
  2. Energy therapies

 

  1. Lifestyle changes such as nutrition, fitness and stress management.