Submit a PowerPoint Presentation on End-of-Life Care/Decision-Making

Each student will select a topic that they feel presents an ethical dilemma.  Certain topics may be of a sensitive nature and somewhat subjective; therefore, if you have any questions or are struggling to identify a topic, reach out to your instructor for guidance.   Each student will create/submit a PowerPoint Presentation that addressed each element identified in the assignment guidelines.   Here is a list of some topics that have been used in the past for this assignment.  You can also identify your own topic.

Topic Ideas

Same-sex parenting/adoption/surrogates

Organ donation and transplant issues

Stem cell transplants and cord blood banking

Sperm and/or Egg preservation in teens (usually those diagnosed with cancer)

Circumcision and/or female genital alterations

Parental refusal of medical treatments due to religious or cultural beliefs (e.g. blood transfusions, medications)

Child refusing treatment (e.g. wants to stop chemotherapy for cancer)

Gender-neutral parenting

Munchausen Syndrome

End-of-Life Care/Decision-Making

Neglect and Abuse (physical abuse, sexual abuse, starving, over demanding, drug-addicted at birth)

Health Insurance Issues (e.g. lack of coverage, coverage denials, access to care)

Foster care for medically needy children

Teen seeking birth control, pregnancy care, or abortion (without parental guidance)

Separated or divorced parents fighting during hospitalization

Parents with HIV/AIDS having children

Social isolation due to homeschooling or other alternate schooling options

Behavioral health patients boarding on Pediatric Medical-Surgical units

ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

Dilemma description (25 points)- Identify the chosen ethical dilemma and identify the key elements (who, what, when, how, why)

Identify the resources at the clinical agency or in the community to assist dealing with the chosen ethical dilemmas (10 points)- Identify resources available for your chosen dilemma.  Identify resources available through your clinical facility and in the community (including organizations for your specific topic).

Writing Style, APA format, Grammar/Spelling/Mechanics (5points)-  All references used should be scholarly/reputable and must be cited using current edition APA format.  If you need assistance with APA formatting, refer to https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html