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In this assignment, you will form, develop, and share
your position on an ethical issue.For
this assignment, you will use the UMA Virtual Library, as well as the
Internet or a community library to answer the questions. Be sure to properly
cite your resources.

Background

You often hear of ethical issues related to medicine
and medical treatment. As a member of the healthcare field, you will probably
be asked by family members or friends about your position on these issues.
You will practice thinking through an ethical issue and develop your position
based on sound reasoning and critical thinking.

Position Paper

50 points

Directions to complete this
assignment:

1.
Choose
one of the ethical issues listed below.

2.
Research
the issue using the UMA Virtual Library

3.
Determine
your position on the issue you choose.

4.
Follow
the guidelines in Chapter 13 to write a position paper sharing your position
and reasoning.

5.
Submit
both your mapping of the issue and your position paper to the assignment
dropbox.

Ethical Issues

1.
Should
marijuana be legalized?

2.
Should
parents be allowed to NOT vaccinate their children and if so under what
circumstances?

3.
Should
terminal patients be allowed to have assisted suicides?

4.
Should
a surrogate mother be allowed to change her mind and keep the baby even
though it is not biologically hers?