Writing Homework Help

paper on one specific topic, or an issue related to bioethical ethics, that is of interest to the student covered in Lewis Vaughn’s textbook used in this class. The topic you choose could be one of the following that was covered in this course (i.e., 1. Paternalism & Patient Autonomy, 2. Truth Telling & Confidentiality, 3. Truth-Telling and Confidentiality, 4. Informed Consent, 5. Human Research, 6. Dividing Up Health Care Resources); or one that was not covered (i.e., Abortion, Reproductive Technology, Genetic Choices, Euthanasia). Regardless of which of the above topic you choose, please follow the following fourfold outline:

1. Description of the Problem: What basic ethical problem does this biomedical issue address? What core concepts and values do this topic engage, utilize or promote? Why is this topic important for ethics? Be sure to define any basic terms related to the topic.

2. Analysis of Ethical Arguments: For this section, you are required to read Vaughn’s chapter on the topic you chose and analyze at least four articles (“Readings”) at the end of the same chapter. (Note: “Readings” appear after “Further Reading” and “Notes” and should not be confused with “Case for Evaluation” that appear before “Further Reading.”) So, for example, if you are writing on Informed Consent, read the four articles written by Ruth Faden, Jay Katz, Howard Brody, and Robert Levine at the end of chapter 5. After thoroughly analyzing these readings, respond to the following questions:

What are the main arguments each of the authors (of the articles) are making? What theories of morality are these arguments appealing to, if any (e.g., utilitarianism, Kantianism, virtue theory, etc.)? What are the main values and principles that are in conflict (e.g., autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, utility, justice)? Do you find these arguments convincing? Why or why not?

3. My own view: Examine and articulate your own ethical view on the topic. What were your views before engaging this topic? What are they now? (Note: Your own position may correspond to one of the positions you evaluated above.) Do not just state what your views are, explain in some detail why you hold to your current position and what moral theories may undergirds the view. In other words, please make a convincing case for why you think your position is correct.

4. Application: As a citizen with ethical responsibility and rights, identify ways in which you propose to exercise your responsibility and rights with regard to this topic both personally and socially.