For your long paper assignment, you will be asked to write a persuasive paper on a legal or ethical issue of your choice related to the healthcare industry.
QUESTION
ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE LONG PAPER ASSIGMENT
For your long paper assignment, you will be asked to write a persuasive paper on a legal or ethical issue of your choice related to the healthcare industry. The topic of the paper needs to be a narrow issue that you can research thoroughly and develop a persuasive position. The requirements for the paper are as follows:
The paper needs to be typed, double-spaced, and written in 12-point, Times New Roman font. The paper margins need to be 1-inch all around.
The paper needs to be 8-10 pages and needs to be written in APA format with citations.
You will need to include a Title, Abstract, Introduction, Body and Conclusion.
You will need to have at least 5 appropriate and credible references. You will most likely find that you will use several more. They can be books, journal articles, legal documents, medical or law review articles, etc. They can all be found online if you would prefer, just make sure you include a reference to the website so that I can find them when I check your citations. You are always welcome to ask me if you are uncertain about a source! (Wikipedia is never an acceptable source!)
The paper must be written in Standard English. This means that spelling, grammar, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and tense all need to be edited and need to be consistent throughout the paper. If you are not fully confident with appropriate grammar within your writing, I would suggest you visit the Writing Center. There are excellent instructors there who are happy to help! I am also more than happy to help!
Please remember that the paper MUST be persuasive. You may (and should) present both sides of the argument you are making, but you must eventually pick a position and do your very best to convince me that your position is the correct one.
Before beginning the paper, I would encourage you to do several things. First, take a little time to think about topics. Choose a topic that interests you and that you would like to research further. Do a little research into it and see what position you would like to take. Then I would encourage you to send me your idea. I will let you know if I think it needs tweaking. Second, you should make an outline for the paper and write out the main ideas that you want to include in each section of the paper. (You will be turning the outline in to me as an assignment). You will need to do your research first! If you have any questions please ask! PLEASE NOTE: The more detailed your outline, the more useful critique I can provide.
Once you have decided what you want to talk about, work on your outline. I would encourage you to send your outlines to me in any stage of development to look over. Once your outline is finished and you begin writing, feel free to send me drafts to review, paragraphs you think don’t sound quite right, anything at all. I realize that undertaking a paper of this type seems really daunting at first. It is even daunting for me! But if you take it a step at a time and work methodically through it, it will really bring itself together and you will have an excellent product!
If you are not sure where to get started, I would encourage you do some research in the following areas and see what interests you:
Organ donation, organ sale, informed consent, human test subjects, children in clinical trials, medical testing on animals, stem cell research, cloning, genetic testing, patenting, nursing home care, child or elder abuse, The Affordable Care Act, elective vaccinations, circumcision (male or female), religious aspects of refusing (or electing) treatment, etc. Be creative!
You MAY NOT write a paper on the following topics:
Advocating for legal stem cell research
Advocating against legal stem cell research
Advocating for the practice of organ donation
Advocating against the practice of organ donation
You MAY NOT write a paper attempting to persuade me of something that is a clearly established legal principle not currently up for ethical or legal debate (for example: “Child Abuse is Wrong.”)
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE REMEMBER: This is a PERSUASIVE paper. It is NOT a research paper. You will be doing research, but you will be trying to convince me to take a clear position on an issue.
GENTLE REMINDER: If you wrote a paper for another course on an ethical topic, you need to pick a different topic. If you start to consider turning in a paper that you have written for another course in for this course, please reconsider.
NO PLAGIARISM…… NO PLAGIARISM…. NO PLAGIARISM…. NO PLAGIARISM
ANSWER
Ethical and Legal Issues Surrounding Genetic Testing in Healthcare
Abstract
Genetic testing has revolutionized the field of healthcare by enabling the identification of genetic predispositions to diseases, personalized treatment plans, and early interventions. However, this innovative technology also raises important ethical and legal concerns. This paper aims to explore the ethical and legal issues surrounding genetic testing in healthcare. It will delve into topics such as privacy and confidentiality, discrimination, informed consent, and the impact of direct-to-consumer genetic testing on individuals and society. By examining both sides of the argument, this paper will advocate for the responsible and ethical use of genetic testing while balancing individual autonomy and societal implications.
Introduction
Genetic testing has emerged as a powerful tool in modern healthcare, offering invaluable insights into an individual’s genetic makeup and potential health risks. However, the utilization of genetic testing also poses ethical and legal challenges that require careful consideration. This paper aims to analyze the various ethical and legal issues associated with genetic testing, exploring the implications for individuals, healthcare providers, and society at large. By presenting a persuasive argument, it seeks to advocate for responsible genetic testing practices that protect individual rights and promote societal well-being.
Body
Privacy and Confidentiality Concerns in Genetic Testing
The importance of genetic privacy
Potential risks and breaches of genetic information
Legal frameworks and protections for genetic privacy
Discrimination Based on Genetic Information
Genetic discrimination in employment and insurance
The impact on individuals and their families
Current legal protections against genetic discrimination
Informed Consent in Genetic Testing
Understanding the concept of informed consent
Challenges in obtaining informed consent for genetic testing
Ethical considerations for ensuring informed consent in practice
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing and its Implications
Rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing services
Potential benefits and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic testing
Ethical and legal considerations for regulating direct-to-consumer genetic testing
Balancing Individual Autonomy and Societal Implications
Navigating the tension between individual rights and public health
Ethical considerations for providing genetic counseling and support
Developing policies and guidelines to address ethical and legal challenges
Conclusion
Genetic testing holds immense promise in advancing personalized healthcare and improving patient outcomes. However, it also raises significant ethical and legal concerns that must be addressed to ensure responsible implementation and protect individual rights. By critically examining privacy, discrimination, informed consent, and the impact of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, this paper advocates for a balanced approach that promotes ethical genetic testing practices while safeguarding privacy, preventing discrimination, and upholding individual autonomy. It is essential for healthcare providers, policymakers, and society as a whole to carefully navigate these complex issues to maximize the potential benefits of genetic testing while minimizing its potential harms.
