Essays and Research Papers on Medical Ethics

A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the many lessons that can be learned from Anne Fadiman’s 1997 book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, which is a detailed case study of a Hmong child and the way that a lack of cultural competence affected her care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a conversation about medical ethics. The case used as a springboard for discussion involves prioritization in respect to a dialysis machine. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of the issue of human cloning. This paper points out that while this has the potential for great accomplishments in terms of human health, it also goes hand in hand with many societal problems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that provides a brief report of the Professional Code of Conduct for pharmacists in Australia. The structure of the Code and the general philosophy of each principle is presented. The essay discusses one ethical issue specifically, which is distance dispensation of medications. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper reports the Code of Ethics adopted by the American Pharmaceutical Association. The paper then presents an issue that has caused some pharmacists ethical problems, the emergency contraceptive pill. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at when life begins. Roe is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page consideration of this controversial procedure. This paper contends that the creation of embryos for the purpose of procuring tissues is not an ethically acceptable alternative. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. The list of options was rather long as the couple sat in the waiting room filling out their paperwork. There for their first in vitro fertilization procedure, they were faced with a number of choices pertaining to the baby they would eventually create: sex - female; hair color - ...

In six pages this paper discusses how to clarify the confusion associated with donating organs and how organ donation rates can be improved through education that can lead to changing attitudes. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 7 page paper discusses the book “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down” by Anne Fadiman, in which she explores a culture clash that claims an innocent victim, a little girl named Lia Lee. This paper describes the book briefly and then discusses several points about it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer considers all sides of the debate and offers a synthesized viewpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the ethical limits, as well as the practicality involved in treating abnormal behavior. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses a case scenario involving Medicare/Medicaid fraud via "upcoding" billing practices. The writer discusses ramifications and qui tam lawsuits. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5-page paper points out reasons why the United States is the best nation to control the concept of human cloning. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper reviews the book edited and contributed to by Suzanne Holland, Karen Lebacqz and Laurie Zoloth. No additional sources are listed.

A 3 page paper which examines the ethical implications of stem cell research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper argues that stem cells are vital, useful medical tools and funding for further research should be supplied immediately. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper that argues the pros, cons and ethics of stem cell research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper answers five questions set by the student concerns morals and issues that are relevant to medical ethics. The first defined moral reasoning, the second looks at the theory of obligation, the third defines bioethics and looks at current issues, the fort considering the concept of happiness and the last discusses the ...

6 pages in length. The volatile nature of debates that revolve around stem cell research illustrate just how passionate supporters and opponents alike are about this unprecedented approach to furthering man's existence on planet Earth. Peters (2002) introduces readers to myriad issues associated with the forward push of stem cell research, some of ...

This 3 page paper looks at both sides of the debate. After looking at both sides, the paper concludes that cloning is a good idea after all. Religious objections are answered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This paper explores the problems inherent in pharmaceutical advertising, gifts to physicians, and polypharmacy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In eight pages this customer supplied scenario considers the ethical decision-making process associated with a 91-year-old patient who is currently on a respirator after a bout with pneumonia, despite her relatives/caregivers’ wish that she be removed from the ventilator altogether because they believe there is no hope for her recovery, despite the fact the patient ...

This 4 page paper examines in vitro fertilization and the ethics of reproductive health limitations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper compares and contrasts human organ donor programs in the U.S. and China. It is argued that organ selling should not be legal. Problems in this area are duly noted. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.