Medical Ethics

Topic:

Name of the Ethical Theory:

What are the key points of contention on this topic? List or explain it. Minimum 3 must be included.

What strong points does the other side of this topic have? Briefly list them. Minimum 3 must be included

What side of the argument (stance) do you take on this topic? Briefly explain the reason for this stance.

What were the three most important things you took away from the topic?

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Choose an ethical theory (Choose from these ONLY – Kant; Act Utilitarianism; Rule Utilitarianism; Care Ethics; Virtue Ethics; and Social Contract) that you would apply to the weekly topic to defend your stance? Explain fully. At least 250 words.

A) In this reflection you must first define the key terms of the debate (for example, define what Euthanasia/Abortion/Stem Cell/Public Health/PreNatal Testing/Animal Research/Health Care, etc. means and what are the different types depending on which topic you are discussing)

B) Define and explain the specific ethical theory you chose (show me you know exactly what the theory is and does – in your own words) Also, make sure you list it at the top of this template.

C) Present the evidence both pro and con and follow up how using your ethical theory is the best way to determine whether or not your stance is really ethical

D) Conclusion – any final thoughts and opinions would go here. This is not optional, but instead a place to interject your own personal point of view.

E) make sure you have at least 2 sources, and that you create a reference page as well as use in text citations