Entries by Emma

The Ethics of Abortion

The Ethics of Abortion In your lectures this week, beginning of life, fundamental rights, and Roe vs. Wade provided a perspective of ethical issues. Whether a legal right or a law, the ethical issues surrounding the beginning of life are complex, emotional, and potentially costly. Regardless of your position on abortion, describe the ethical factors […]

DHHS Article related to Cost and Quality

Mandates and Cost:   The Department of Health and Human Services has oversight of several agencies (i.e., FDA, CDC, AHRQ, NIH, CMS) that regulate health care in the United States. Regulation encompasses insurance plans, cost, research, safety, all in the name of delivering quality care in a cost effective manner. These agencies are responsible for […]

How Effective is Complementary & Alternative Medicine

How Effective is Complementary & Alternative Medicine Effectiveness of CAM Treatments Discuss how CAM can improve people’s health and well-being, as well as how it impacts their lives psychologically, physiologically, socially, and professionally.   Support your position with at least two scholarly or peer-reviewed sources, in addition to the textbook and this week’s required/recommended readings. […]

Identify and address ethical issues relevant to a study and an ethics application

School of Nursing and Midwifery Subject Outline CHIP915 Essential Skills for Health Researchers – Autumn 2014 Section A: Subject Information Credit Points: 6 Delivery Method: Flexible/Distance Campus Locations: Wollongong Pre-requisite(s): Nil Co-requisite(s): Nil Subject Contacts Subject Coordinator/Lecturer Name: Dr Sharon Bourgeois Location: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Building 41, Room 111 Consultation mode and times: […]