Category: Bioethics

Bioethics: the Use of Marijuana for Medical Purposes Table of Contents The Bioethical Issue Kantianism Utilitarianism Reference List The Bioethical Issue The global society is facing numerous issues such as abortion, gay marriage, and medical marijuana. Bioethics is a powerful field that encourages people to deal with different controversial issues (Thiroux & Krasemann, 2011, p.…

Surgery Complications and Bioethical Decision-Making Table of Contents Introduction Facts and Assumptions Unclear Aspects Ethical Principles Alternatives Conclusion References Introduction A physician decided that a patient should have surgery on one ear. The patient agreed and provided informed consent to the surgery. However, during the procedure, when the patient was examined under general anesthesia by…

Teenage Pregnancy and Bioethical Decision-Making Introduction Nurses have a variety of responsibilities when providing care for their patients. In particular, one such responsibility is advocating for the patient if a need to do so arises. In this paper, a hypothetical situation in which a patient is threatened will be identified; the bioethical decision-making model will…

Bioethics: Medical Help or Christian Beliefs? Introduction Christian discourses have been applied world over by individuals when making vital life decisions. In particular, various issues that have a bearing on a persons religious standing are better addressed in line with the biblical stance on the matter at hand. Nonetheless, some occurrences, for instance, health decisions,…

Bioethics on NBCs ER by Pamela Nathanson Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Implications of Confidentiality Breach Ethical Theories and Principles Alternative to the Ethical Dilemma Approach by Ethical Committees References Introduction The nursing practice operates within eight ethical elements. One of the most important ethical elements is confidentiality. However, confidentiality complicates ethical principles when nurses…

Bioethical Issues in Genetic Analysis and Manipulations The topic of choice is bioethical issues in genetic analysis and manipulations. This topic was chosen because it is an interesting argument that may lead to beneficial debates. The genetic structures and processes involved in this subject are not exactly a part of it. Rather, they are the…

Analysis of Quality Versus Quantity of Longevity of Life in Accordance with Society and Bioethics This paper analyzes the quality versus quantity of longevity of life in accordance with society and bioethics. This is followed through by the analysis of Dr. Emmanuels Why I Hope to Die at 75 article and a rebuttal to it…

Four Topics Method in Bioethics There are many varied ethical dilemmas nurses can face in their clinical practice. Understanding the underlying philosophical concepts will help the nurse to find intelligent solutions to these issues. In the health field, increased attention to ethics is associated with the development of controversial issues, including advances in technology, as…

The Peculiarities of Biomedical Ethics In the Vaughns 3rd Ed new text concerning bioethics in bio-medical issues, principalities and cases. The texts does exploration to matters pertaining philosophy, medicine issues, social and even legal main effective bioethical issues. It does introduction to the ethical matters in the medical operations. It extents to bringing effect to…

The Importance of Bioethics Principles Table of Contents Respect of Autonomy Non-maleficence Beneficence Justice Reference Respect of Autonomy The necessity to ensure that the patient actively participates in their care and prognosis makes autonomy crucial. Respecting patient autonomy entails recognizing that patients who are capable of making decisions about their own care have the right…