Prepare a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper on your perception and concept of forensic science in 21st-century criminal justice.

Include a discussion of the following questions:

How important is forensic science to policing and criminal investigations, court processes, and security efforts at various levels? Explain your rationale in a historical approach.
How accurate is the popular media representation of forensic science? How does this influence popular opinion on justice-related issues?
What possible influence does the CSI effect have on the judicial process?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

1. Which of these models of the doctor-patient relationship would you accept? Why?

Paternalism (physician knows best and patients should defer to physicians judgment);

Partnership (physician and patient should work together collaboratively towards the common goal of patient health);

Contract (patient contracts with the physician for certain services and each have their respective duties);

Friendship (Physician and patient are special-purpose friends with respect to the patients health);

Technical model (The physician is a technician whom the patient hires to perform health-related services)

2. Are physicians ever justified in lying to their patients? If so, under what conditions? If not, why not?

3. Do you think that physicians should be involved in physician assisted executions? It is sometimes said that such a role is inconsistent with their role as health care providers. Do you agree?

4. Do you think that health care providers such as nurses and physicians should be free to get involved sexually with their current patients? With their former patients? Why or why not?