[Solution] PHI 3633 BIOMEDICAL ETHICS Assignments 1-8

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (PHI-3633) -Assignment 1

Beginning of Life 

After studying the course materials located on Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Explain the following concepts:
    1. Asexual – sexual reproduction.
    1. Mitosis – Meiosis
    1. Diploid – Haploid
    1. Gametes
    1. Fertilization
    1. Zygote
    1. Syngamy
    1. Blastocyst
    1. Implantation
    1. Gastrulation
    1. Embryo – Fetus
  2. Explain fertilization process from cellular level to fetus (as per video time 1:08:00)
  3. After learning about fertilization process, and according to nature and objectively, and scientifically speaking, when does human life begin? Why?
  4. Read and summarize Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERD) PART FOUR Introduction.

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (PHI-3633) -Assignment 2

Abortion

After studying the course materials located on Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Explain the difference between spontaneous and procured abortion. As well as their Ethical impact of each one.
  2. Why can the contraceptive pill, the IUD and the “morning after” pill also be considered abortifacients?
  3. Abortion methods, depending on the stage of pregnancy. Explain each one.
  4. Describe the Roe Vs. Wade case and provide a summary of Norma McCorvey’s life.
  5. Describe some better alternatives to abortion.
  6. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs # 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 66.

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (PHI-3633) -Assignment 3

Contraception / IVF

After studying the course materials located on Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Name and explain the levels of human sexual intercourse.
  2. Difference between reproduction and procreation.
  3. What are the two dimensions of intimacy?
  4. Contraception:
    1. What is it?
    1. What is the intention of contraception?
    1. Describe the three types of artificial contraception.
    1. Risks / Side effects
    1. Bioethical analysis and unfair dynamics of artificial contraception.
  5. Non-Therapeutic sterilization; bioethical analysis
  6. Principle of double effect; explain
  7. Bioethical analysis of:
    1. Ectopic pregnancy
    1. Cancerous reproductive system with pregnancy
  8. In Vitro Fertilization(IVF):
    1. Process
    1. Bioethical analysis of IVF
  9. Bioethical analysis of “to have a child”
  10. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #: 40, 41, 42, 48, 52, 53.

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (PHI-3633) -Assignment 4

IVF & NFP

After studying the course materials located on Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Description and bioethical analysis of:
    1. Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis PGD
    1. Surrogate motherhood
    1. “Snowflake babies”
    1. Artificial insemination
  2. What is Natural Family Planning (NFP)?
  3. Describe the 3 Primary ovulation symptoms.
  4. Describe the 7 Secondary ovulation symptoms.
  5. Describe various protocols and methods available today.
  6. Describe some ways in which NFP is healthier than contraception.
  7. Bioethical evaluation of NFP as a means and as an end.
  8. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #: 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 52.

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (PHI-3633) -Assignment 5

Vital Organs / Unconscious State

After studying the course materials located on Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Name some very important organs that are not vital organs.
  2. List the functional description of all the normal vital organs, including today’s exceptions.
  3. Is it possible to live without a vital organ? Why? Example?
  4. Distinction between assisting or substituting vital organs. Bioethical analysis.
  5. Do the following practices assist or substitute the vital organ? Why?
    1. Dialysis
    1. Respirator
    1. Ventilator
    1. Tracheotomy
    1. CPR
  6. Read and summarize ERD PART FIVE Introduction.
  7. Unconscious state: Definition.
  8. Clinical definitions of different states of unconsciousness: Compare and contrast
  9. Benefit vs Burden: bioethical analysis.

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (PHI-3633) -Assignment 6

Determination of Death / Informed Consent

After studying the course materials located on Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA):
    1. How this law was created
    1. Legal definition of death, describe
  2. Define dying within context of faith, basic principle about human life
  3. Bioethical Analysis of Pain Management – Pain Relief
  4. What is the difference between Pain and suffering? Explain
  5. Diagnosis / Prognosis: define both.
  6. Ordinary / Extraordinary means of life support. Explain the bioethical analysis.
  7. Killing or allowing to die? Define both and explain which one is ethically correct and why?
  8. Catholic declaration on life and death; give a summary of this document: https://files.ecatholic.com/17766/documents/2018/11/CDLD.pdf?t=1542390457000Links to an external site.
  9. What is free and informed consent from the Catholic perspective?Links to an external site.
  10. Define Proxi, Surrogate
  11. Explain:
    1. Advance Directives
    1. Living Will
    1. PoA / Durable PoA
    1. DNR
  12. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #: 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 55, 59, 61, 62.

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (PHI-3633) -Assignment 7

Nutrition & Hydration/Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)

After studying the course materials located on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Cure / care: compare and contrast.
  2. Basic care: Nutrition, hydration, shelter, human interaction.
    1. Are we morally obliged to this? Why? Example
  3. Swallow test, describe; when is it indicated?
  4. When is medically assisted N/H indicated?
    1. Briefly describe Enteral Nutrition (EN), including:
      1. NJ tube
      1. NG tube
      1. PEG
    1. Briefly describe Parenteral Nutrition (PN), including:
      1. a. Total parenteral nutrition
      1. b. Partial parenteral nutrition
  5. Bioethical analysis of N/H; state the basic principle and briefly describe the two exceptions.
  6. Case Study: Terry Schiavo (EXCEL FILE on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources page). Provide a bioethical analysis of her case; should we continue with the PEG or not? Why yes or why not?
  7. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #:  32, 33, 34, 56, 57, 58.

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (PHI-3633) -Assignment 8

Euthanasia & Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS)

After studying the course materials located on Module 8: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Euthanasia
    1. Medical / Generic definition
    1. Bioethical definition.
  2. Describe pain and suffering within context of faith
  3. Physician Assisted Suicide / Death ( PAS / PAD)
    1. Definition
    1. Is it ethical?
    1. Should we have the right to end our lives? Why yes or why not?
  4. Better alternatives to PAS; compare and contrast each:
    1. Hospice
    1. Palliative care / Terminal sedation
  5. Case studies. Brief summary of:
    1. Hemlock Society
    1. Jacob Kevorkian
    1. Britanny Maynard
  6. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #:  59, 60, 61.

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