Identify and research ethical/bioethical dilemmas in Stem Cell Research
Discuss both pro and con positions on the issue and defend your preferred position. It is suggested that you do substantial reading of articles and texts prior to writing your paper, since many students change their position after doing the research. You MUST reference to the relevant ethical principles/models that were covered in the textbook Medical Law and Ethics by Bonnie F. Fremgen sixth edition such as the seven step ethical decision model, the blanchard-peale Three -Step Ethics Model, The Lo Three Step Clinical Model, and other ethical principles. The paper must be well thought out and organized into sections with headings. It must include at least 2 pages devoted to the pro position, 2 pages devoted to the con position and two pages devoted to your final (pro or con) position- for a total of NO more than 7 pages (excluding the cover page, abstract, introduction and the reference page.)
NOTE: Your paper MUST:
• Reference the relevant Bioethical principles /models
• All facts and conclusions MUST be supported by citations from the literature.
• Include a minimum of 6 references.
Grading criteria
• Introduction – (15%): Descriiption of the particular ethical/bioethical dilemma on Health care practice/policy
• Critical analysis of each position – (50%) based on literature review (counter arguments and defense)
o You MUST include reference to the Bioethical principles/models.
o All facts MUST be supported by citations from the literature
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• Final Conclusions, Implications, and your position – (20%) of the dilemma on health care practice/policy
