Paper 3 Instructions: Write a four-paragraph argumentative essay based on one story from Dr. Huyler’s
collections?
Are any of the following ethical principles upheld or violated: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence,
justice, patient confidentiality, fidelity, veracity, or negligence? Select one or more and explain how this is
demonstrated. Use in-text citations from the story in each body paragraph to support your positions
(remember we do not put citations in the introduction or conclusion).
Autonomy: freedom from external control or influence; independence
Beneficence: generous will of doing good.
Non-Maleficence: asserts an obligation not to inflict harm intentionally.
Justice: element of fairness in medical decisions
Patient Confidentiality: personal and medical information given to a health care provider not to be
disclosed.
Fidelity: the ability to do good
Negligence: failure to take proper care of something/someone
Veracity: It refers to comprehensive, accurate, and objective transmission of information, as well as to the
way the professional fosters the patients or subjects’ understanding.
In-text citation:
Huyler (2002) says, “____________________________” (p.).
He states “____________________________________” (Huyler, 2002, p.).
______________________________________(Huyler, 2002).
Outline 1
*Select one ethical principle and discuss how it is violated or upheld.
P1 Intro: Attention Getter. Thesis statement > In the short story “Power” by Frank Huyler the ethical
principle of autonomy is violated. 2 supporting points about violation of autonomy
P2 Supporting Point 1 Examples and1 in-text citation
P3 Supporting Point 2 Examples and 1 in-text citation
P4 Conclusion: Summarize your thoughts. Think about the impact/connection this story provokes in the
field of healthcare today.
Outline 2
*Select two ethical principles and discuss how they are violated or upheld.
P1 Intro: Attention Getter. Thesis Statement > In the short story “Sugar” by Frank Huyler the ethical
principles of beneficence and autonomy are violated. 2 supporting points
P2 Supporting Point 1 Examples and in-text citation
P3 Supporting Point 2 Examples and in-text citation
P4 Conclusion: Summarize your thoughts. Think about the impact/connection this story provokes in the
field of healthcare today.
References
Huyler, F. (2002). The Blood of Strangers: Title. University of California Press. Los Angeles, C.A.
