Evolving Field

Question 1

Bioethics are a relatively new, yet evolving field. Select and describe one bioethical issue that is addressed in this unit. Explain why it falls in the category of bioethics. What are some of the arguments for and against your topic? Explain why there might be any controversy regarding it. Provide examples to support your conclusions.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2

Describe the Nuremberg Code. Provide a brief summary of it, and include the history of the code. How does the Nuremberg Code compare to the other medical professional code of ethics?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3

Choose a patient-care situation in which the RN should intervene and advocate for the patient. An example of such a situation might be when a patient has not been given complete informed consent.

Include the following in your paper:

• Describe the clinical situation concisely and descriptively. It can be an actual situation or a hypothetical one.
• Apply the Bioethical Decision Making Model to the specific clinical ethical situation that you choose. Address each section of the model in your paper.(Attached is the Bioethical model)
• Conclude with a discussion of nursing advocacy in the clinical setting and the nurse’s role as a patient advocate.

Your paper should be 4-5 pages.

You must reference and cite 1-2 scholarly sources other than your text. Include a title page and a reference page to cite your text and adhere to APA formatting.