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1. Question: This is a theoretical case taken from VHA Intensive Ethics Advisory Committee Training, 1998, as presented by Arthur R. Derse MD, JD. An 87-year-old woman widowed for six years, who is otherwise healthy, was visiting another city and abruptly became ill. She was seen in the emergency department of the local VA and admitted to the on-call physician. The on-call physician (who has not previously seen her) made the diagnosis of bowel obstruction arid made arrangements for a surgeon to ...

Week 8 Discussion: Social Responsibility PBHE215 1. Darr describes social responsibility in three different contexts. Describe some of the challenges associated with one of them.

PBHE215 Week 7 Assignment; Ethical implications of administrative and organizational decisions

Week 7 Discussion: Microallocation 1. Nicholas Rescher and James Childress are two bioethicists who have differing views on how medical services/treatment should be micro allocated. Briefly define the term micro allocation. Compare and contrast the two approaches. Which one do you think is more favorable (or just) than the other? Why?

Week 7 Discussion: Microallocation 1. Nicholas Rescher and James Childress are two bioethicists who have differing views on how medical services/treatment should be micro allocated. Briefly define the term micro allocation. Compare and contrast the two approaches. Which one do you think is more favorable (or just) than the other? Why?

WEEK 6 DISCUSSION EUTHANASIA: 1A Discussion: Good afternoon, Professor and classmates, I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day weekend. I know I sure did! This week I chose to discuss option 1A. “Defining the terms: Euthanasia, Active vs. passive euthanasia and Voluntary vs. involuntary euthanasia.

PBHE215 Week 6 Assignment; Legal and ethical issues surrounding physician- assisted suicides

Week 5 Discussion: Informed Consent & Ethical Issues Surrounding Death/Dying PBHE215 From Chapter 9, Darr (2011, p. 216) writes, "consent must be voluntary, competent, and informed". Explain each and why is it important

Week 5 Discussion: Informed Consent & Ethical Issues Surrounding Death/Dying PBHE215 From Chapter 9, Darr (2011, p. 216) writes, "consent must be voluntary, competent, and informed". Explain each and why is it important

PBHE215 Week 5 Assignment; End of life decisions and the implications on the individual and organizations