Essays and Research Papers on Medical Ethics

This 55 page paper provides an overview of the central issues in addressing patient safety in clinical trials. This paper assesses the current perspectives, regulatory audit findings and suggestions, plans and strategies for improvement. In addition, this research study also considers the nature of IND safety assessments and prevalent issues like informed consent. ...

This is an interesting 5 page paper arguing that we look at the truth about Ritalin. This so-called miracle drug could be responsible for many of the problems in today's society; our children are being over-medicated in our zeal to take the easy way out when it comes to behavioral problems. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 10 page paper provides a review of four specific articles on the ethics of medical experimentation on human subjects and the implications. This paper considers the argument that benefits can still be derived from assessments of the outcomes of the Nazi experimentation and the various arguments on the ethics of using the results ...

An eight page paper which looks at investigations by the OHRP into various instances of irregularities and contravention of guidelines in relation to the care of human volunteers participating in clinical research trials. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 7 page overview of the controversy surrounding home testing for HIV. Identifies AIDS, and HIV) as a tragic disease for which there are tragic consequences both epidemiologically and sociologically. Contends that because of the social stigma which all too often results with the disease and the insecurity of medical records in general, ...

A 6 page paper discussing the dramatic increase in antidepressant use in children and adolescents in recent years that has created controversy among clinical practitioners. Some are vehemently opposed to their use; others believe they should be used with caution if they can serve a positive purpose. The paper recommends that clinicians call in parents when they ...

6 pages in length. In this day and age of renewed interest in all things natural, the notion of circumcision has been discussed as both physically detrimental, as well as one that leaves emotional scars. However, there are justifiable reasons why some people support the procedure as being physically beneficial, while at the ...

(11 pp) This paper was designed as a tutorial for an individual with English as a second language. A general examination and definition of human rights begins this discussion. The human rights violations against women by the Kaliban of Afghanistan are discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources .

This 5 page paper considers the appropriate ethical considerations for a medical research project concerning the use of specialised medical care workers and the impact on both patients and their families. The paper looks at the broad ethics as well as the more specific ethics relevant to this case. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 10 page paper takes a look at both sides of the euthanasia controversy. The discussion is concentrated on philosophical as well as practical concerns. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 16 page paper that explores the issue of withdrawing life support interventions. This becomes a particularly difficult and controversial topic when the patient does not have a living will or advanced directive on file. This essay discusses the role of the nurse in this situation and the ethics involved. The writer proposes that this ...

A five page paper which considers organ donation and transplantation from a utilitarian perspective, and looks at whether the enforcement of donation does in fact serve the greater good of the community as a whole from a long-term viewpoint. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 25 page paper discussing the complexities of decisions surrounding medical care and available alternatives. Advances in medicine have brought wonderful and miraculous cures for many, and have extended life expectancy and quality of life as well. Not all cases are easy to categorize, however, and the best course of action is not always readily discernible. ...

A 5 page paper which analyzes both sides, society's and the individual's, of the issue concerning life decisions as they relate to refusing life support systems, as presented in the play "Whose Life Is It Anyway." No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. In a perfect world, artificial organs and tissues will finally reach the point of perfect utilization so that people will be spared the discomfort of making the donor decision for themselves or other loved ones. Indeed, the concept of organ donation and transplantation is one of complete selflessness, allowing ...

This 5 page paper considers the difficult situation of a child being the potential carrier of a fatal condition; Beta Thalassemia .The paper looks at the arguments for and against her being tested for this condition using both the utilitarian approach and the Kantian approach. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of the issues surrounding euthanasia. Provides a brief background of the practice and distinguishes between active and passive euthanasia. Suggests that death is a right, not a privilege to be withheld by either medical staff or family. Emphasizes the importance of a living will. Includes a one-half ...

A 6 page overview of the Catch 22 situation which exists among black Americans regarding the need for transplant organs and their own reluctance to donate those organs. Addresses the concerns which exist in regard to organ donation and the steps which can be taken to overcome those concerns. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

A 5 page overview of the arguments surround the practice of euthanasia. Suggests that the shoulder of responsibility for this practice should lie with the individual, not with either the proponents or opponents of the practice. Includes a 1/2 page Roman numeral outline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the facts surrounding the numerous occasions, when medical therapies at the fine line between life and death are extreme, and the enormous difficulty and responsibility of determining that essential line between living and dying, and the ethical response to “do not resuscitate” orders. Because technology has so significantly improved the human ability to prolong life in the ...

This 7 page paper considers the use of the abortion drug RU 486 also known as mifepristone. The paper starts with consideration of the ethical issues surrounding abortion before looking at the back ground and development of the drug. The paper also examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of the drug, including side effects, ...

This 5 page paper explores the ethical issues involved in medication errors. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the ethical and medical reasons for either allowing or excluding family members during certain emergency medical situations. Emphasizes that the decision as to whether or not to allow family member attendance is really dependent on the family and the patient. While some family members obviously provide a needed ...

A 5 page discussion of the pros and cons of euthanasia. Notes the 1975 case of Karen Ann Quinlan which brought the topic of euthanasia into public consciousness along with the current day challenges of a mercy killing in Australia by an Aussie equivalent of Dr. Kervorkian, Dr. Philip Nitschke. Emphasizes that while ...

(5 pp) How do you make a convincing argument to convince someone that they should participate in an organ donation program? Do you appeal to their sense of the continuation of life? Do you site those people who will die without a transplant? Or, do you just claim it is 'the ...