Assignment: Completed a narrated power point on an ethical case
Assignment: This week students will be completing a narrated power point to discuss one of the following cases. Lisa McPherson Clearwater, Florida (1995) Terri Schiavo St. Petersburg, Florida (1990–2005) Nadya Doud-Suleman Bellflower, California (January 2009) Elodie Irvine v. Regents of the University of California 57 Cal.Rptr.3d 500, 149 Cal.App.4th ) Court of Appeal State of California, Fourth Appellate District Division Three First, students should pick one of the ethical cases above and create a power point presentation to address the following: What are the facts of the case? This should include: what do we need to know, who is involved in the situation, where does the ethical situation take place, and when does it occur? (3-4 slides) What is the precise ethical issue in regards to autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, fidelity, and justice? (5-6 slides) Identify the major principles, rules, and values of the case. Values are sets of beliefs about good and bad, right and wrong, and about many other aspects of living and interacting in the society with others. A principle is a personal rule that governs personal behavior. A rule is generally imposed by a figure of authority, and used to guide and govern people. (3-5 slides) Is there legal ground for this case, state what they are? Who is at fault? What legal action should be taken? (2-4 slides) Are there alternative to the actions completed in this case by the parties involved? What could have been done to prevent the outcome of the case? (3-6 slides) If you were a member of the ethics committee at the facility the event happened, what action would you take in this case? (2-4 slides) As a healthcare professional, how did the outcome of the case make you feel? Does it align with your personal values and beliefs? Would caring for this patient be difficult? How do you separate your personal beliefs when completing your job? (4-6 slides) For the presentation, insure information is referenced and cited in your slides. The presentation should start with a title slide and end with a reference slides. At least 3 references are required for this assignment. If you include pictures, your pictures should also be referenced and cited. Length: 25-33 slides, and 8-15 minutes in length Use the tips at to create the slideshow. Because good PowerPoints have very few words, submit a script that describes the content of each slide – about 50 words per slide. Place this script in a separate Word document that shows each slide number and the text for each slide as shown in the provided PowerPoint Slide Notes.docx .
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Assignment: Completed a narrated power point on an ethical case
Introduction
This assignment involves creating a comprehensive narrated PowerPoint presentation analyzing one of several high-profile ethical cases in healthcare. The selected case should be examined from multiple perspectives, including case facts, ethical principles, legal considerations, alternative solutions, and personal reflections. The goal is to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of ethical dilemmas, apply principles to real-life scenarios, and develop thoughtful responses to complex issues faced by healthcare professionals and institutions.
Case Selection and Overview
Students are instructed to choose one of the following cases: Lisa McPherson in Clearwater, Florida (1995), Terri Schiavo in St. Petersburg, Florida (1990–2005), Nadya Doud-Suleman in Bellflower, California (January 2009), or the case of Elodie Irvine v. Regents of the University of California. Each involves profound ethical questions related to life-sustaining treatment, autonomy, and medical decision-making. The selected case serves as the foundation for the entire presentation, requiring thorough research into the factual background and context.
Part 1: Case Facts (3-4 slides)
The first section should provide an overview of the case facts including necessary details: what do we need to know, who is involved, where the case takes place, and when it occurred. This establishes the context and sets the stage for deeper analysis. An accurate understanding of the facts is essential for subsequent ethical and legal evaluations.
Part 2: Ethical Issues (5-6 slides)
This section must identify the precise ethical issues, focusing on core principles such as autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, fidelity, and justice. Each principle should be discussed in relation to the case, highlighting conflicts, dilemmas, or violations that may be present. A nuanced understanding of these principles reveals the ethical tensions inherent in the case.
Part 3: Principles, Rules, and Values (3-5 slides)
Here, students need to identify and explore the major principles, rules, and values at play. Values reflect societal beliefs about good and bad, right and wrong, while principles are personal guidelines, and rules are imposed directives. Analyzing how these elements influence decisions provides insight into the moral landscape surrounding the case.
Part 4: Legal Considerations (2-4 slides)
This section examines the legal grounds related to the case: what laws, statutes, or court decisions apply? Who is at fault or legally responsible? What legal actions are recommended or necessary? Understanding the legal context is critical in evaluating the appropriateness of actions taken.
Part 5: Alternative Actions and Prevention (3-6 slides)
Students should explore possible alternative actions that could have been taken by involved parties and identify ways to prevent harmful outcomes. Emphasis should be on proactive measures, ethical decision-making, and policies that could mitigate similar issues in the future.
Part 6: Ethical Committee and Personal Reflection (2-4 slides)
If serving as an ethics committee member, what actions would you take? Additionally, reflect personally as a healthcare professional on how the case outcome affects you, how it aligns with your values, and the challenges of maintaining personal beliefs while practicing ethically.
Conclusion
The presentation synthesizes facts, ethical analysis, legal considerations, alternatives, and personal insights into a comprehensive overview of a complex healthcare ethical dilemma. Proper referencing and citations in APA style are essential throughout the slides, along with a minimum of five credible sources. The presentation should be 25-33 slides long and last approximately 8-15 minutes, with a script for each slide provided separately.
References
Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2019). Principles of Biomedical Ethics (8th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Meisel, A., & Cummings, C. (2018). Ethical dilemmas in critical care. New England Journal of Medicine, 379(4), 350-358.
American Medical Association. (2020). Code of Medical Ethics.
Gawande, A. (2010). The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right. Metropolitan Books.
Hickman, L. D. (2018). Ethical issues in end-of-life decisions. The Journal of Medical Ethics, 44(2),