Ethics Surrounding Assisted Death for the Terminally Ill

Communication and Conflict Resolution
November 20, 2019
discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.
November 20, 2019

Ethics Surrounding Assisted Death for the Terminally Ill

For this assignment, you will select an ethical issue related to nursing with which you have a dilemma. Consider general areas of technology, education, research, economics, and legal issues for topic ideas. The topic is to be approved by the instructor by week two of the course. The paper is to be in 6th edition APA format and should include headings. References other than your textbook are required. Please be aware of the validity and reliability of the sources you utilize, especially sources from the internet – bias is not uncommon! Please include the following information: 1. Introduction of issue, relevant history/ landmark events/ rulings to provide a clear picture of how the issue is viewed in society. 2. Discuss why this issue is an ethical dilemma for you, including: a. Ethical principles involved or conflicting b. Relevant values you hold c. Ethical theory to which you ascribe d. Any fallacies of reasoning that might interfere in your ethical decision making process related to this issue 3. Describe how this ethical issue impacts patients, families, society, law, and economics. 4. Describe the role of the nurse in the decision making process regarding the ethical issue. Describe any conflicts/ concerns, legal and ethical responsibilities (what standards apply). 5. Discuss actual or potential resolution of the issue with attention to how it involves/ affects the nurse, patient, family, society, the law and economics. 6. Provide a strong conclusion. This assignment is to be submitted to SafeAssign prior to final submission to grade book as a word document. *** If possible, can this reference be one used? Burkhardt, M. & Nathanial, A. (2014). Ethics & Issues in Contemporary Nursing 4th Edition. West Virginia University School of Nursing: Delmar Cengage Learning.