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Questions:
1) Consider the bans, (in some states), which deny the right to terminate a pregnancy even when the fetus is inviable. two well-reasoned claims - both based on the principle of sanctity of life - one showing whether this is an ethical prohibition and the other showing that it is not.
2) Studies have shown that medical expenses in the last year of the elderly's life may account for about 30% of all health costs in the U.S. Discuss any potential ethical issues here.
3) Apply the Categorical Imperative in determining whether a DNR Order should be followed when the family of the pati vehemently opposes enacting it.
4) What non-medical patient factors (with ethical implications) do you think are necessary to justify an organ transplant that individual?
5) The U.S. has a voluntary donation program for much-needed organs, whereas some countries assume willingness to donate, requiring a person to opt out if unwilling. Discuss the merits of both systems.
6) Examine the ethical issues with research methods and outcomes of the faulty University of Minn. Alzheimer's study.
7) Which ethical principles could potentially be violated when DNA testing for specific genetic predispositions is performe adults? How so?
8) What ethical considerations should be made to determine whether any given mass screening should occur?