through the analysis of a clinical case study using the principles of biomedical ethics approach. Application of the principles of autonomy‚ nonmaleficence‚ beneficence‚ and justice will be dissected in order to attempt to establish resolution of the ethical dilemma. The main conflict in this case study deals with whether the wishes of an adolescent for end-of-life care should be followed or should the desire of his parents outweigh this request. In terminal cancer‚ the hope of early palliative care and
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Transgenic Animals Much speculation exists regarding the ever-broadening technology of creating Transgenic Animals and their theorised suffering sparking a social‚ ethical and economic debate over cost factors of the research and development versus ultimate benefit to science aiding the benefit of our Society. Though one could persuasively argue for the benefits or risks of this process‚ this essay will demonstrate the future and present benefits and risks (ethical‚ social and economic) of this
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Example Response 1 to Ethical Dilemma 1 A review of Ethical Dilemma # 1 presents several issues to consider; the first being the counselor’s initial decision to meet with John‚ sans Phyllis. Section 3.05 of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Standards defines a multiple relationship as one that “occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role with a person and (1) at the same time is in another role with the same person . . .” (2002). The mere act of meeting with
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Ariq Zaman MME 101 11/10/10 Ethical Theories The word ethics comes from the Greek word ethos‚ which means morals. Ethical theories are the basics of ethical analysis because they are the perspective from which guidance can be attained along the pathway to a decision. Each theory highlights different points such as forecasting the outcomes and following one ’s responsibilities to others in order to attain an ethically correct decision. “The moral rightness of an action‚ unlike the cultural
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Experimenting on Animals People have a long history of experimenting on animals‚ especially in the medical and cosmetics. Many people argue that we would not be where we are today if it were not for animal experimentation. It is impossible to deny that animal testing has never been useful. However‚ with improvements in medical and scientific technology‚ animal testing is no longer as necessary First‚ animal experimentation is an abusive method. Abuse can be defined as excessive cruelty. Abuse
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Andrea Davis Mrs. Smith ENGL 1101 15 November 2011 Exotic Animals Are More than Just Pets The exotic animal trade is a growing industry in which exotic animals are bred‚ sold‚ and traded in massive amounts. Millions of exotic animals are being kept in private residences‚ small roadside zoos‚ and traveling wild animal exhibits. Sadly‚ beautiful and majestic animals are being held captive in unfortunate living conditions. They are being deprived the enrichment and companionship that they require
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Discuss the Psychoanalysis Treatment of Abnormality Psychoanalysis is based on the idea that abnormal behaviors and feelings could be caused by factors in our unconscious that we are completely unaware of. These may be the result of unresolved conflicts or repressed memories from childhood. The therapist uses several techniques to uncover these factors or memories from the unconscious. The treatment involves a patient and therapist meeting regularly‚ possibly several times a week for several years
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Bird 1. He eats like a bird． 2．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush． 3．We’re all early birds in my family because we live on a farm. 4. Birds of a feather flock together． 5．That’s for the birds! 6．It’s an ill bird that fouls own nest． 7. A little bird told me． Horse 8. He eats like a horse． 9．That’s just a lot of horse and donkey dust! 10．It’s time to study now and stop horsing around． 11．I got it straight from the horse s mouth． 12. Just hold your
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Ethic 232 February 27‚ 2013 Ethical Dilemmas in the Protect of Medical Privacy This ethical dilemma paper I wanting to discuss the issue that I have seen in my current profession as a Nurse’s Aide. In my profession I have come across patients that have the active HIV/AIDS virus and have not told their partners‚ husband‚ or wife that they have this sexual incurable disease. Yet‚ because of laws that I am to abide by such as HIPAA I cannot release that information to their significant other
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Animal Testing Animal testing (also known as animal experimentation or animal research) is the use of non-human animal models for research and development by academic institutes and commercial pharmaceutical companies. At this very moment‚ there are millions of animals being kept behind cages in solitude‚ waiting to be sacrificed in the name of science or industry. With the sharp rise in the use of animals in research‚ it has become an open debate as to whether or not we have an intrinsic right
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