The four principles, especially in the context of bioethics in the United States, has often been critiqued for raising the principle of autonomy to the highest place, such that it trumps all other principles or values.
1. How would you rank the importance of each of the four principles?
2. How do you believe they would be ordered in the context of the Christian biblical narrative? Refer to the topic Resources in your response.
What do the four parts of the Christian biblical narrative (i.e., creation, fall, redemption, and restoration) say about the nature of God and of reality in relation to the reality of sickness and disease? 2.From where would one find comfort and hope in the light of illness according to this narrative? 3.Explain in detail each part of the narrative above and analyze the implications.
Community mental health policy in America
Over the past four decades we have struggled to find an equitable solution in caring for the mental health needs of our nation.
In reading the attached article please comment on the consequences for mental health services resulting deinstitutionalization.
What solutions can you propose? What barriers to we still face as PMHNP’s in practice?
Grob, G. N. (2016). Community mental health policy in America: lessons learned. Isr J Psychiatry Relat Sci, 53(1).
Describe how storage and release of acetylcholine is affected by the following: vesamicol, black widow spider venom, and botulinum toxin. How is botulinum toxin being used in therapeutic and cosmetic settings today?
The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and understanding of a diversity of faith expressions; for the purpose of this course, the focus will be on the Christian worldview.
* Based on “Case Study: End of Life Decisions,” the Christian worldview, and the worldview questions presented in the required topic Resources
* you will complete an ethical analysis of George’s situation and his decision from the perspective of the Christian worldview.
* Provide a 1,500-2,000-word ethical analysis while answering the following questions:
1. How would George interpret his suffering in light of the Christian narrative, with an emphasis on the fallenness of the world?
2. How would George interpret his suffering in light of the Christian narrative, with an emphasis on the hope of resurrection?
3. As George contemplates life with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), how would the Christian worldview inform his view about the value of his life as a person?
4. What sorts of values and considerations would the Christian worldview focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?
5. Given the above, what options would be morally justified in the Christian worldview for George and why?
6. Based on your worldview, what decision would you make if you were in George’s situation?