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ASSIGNMENT: Virtue Ethics Essay DUE WEEK 1
Respond to ONE of the following three “news clippings” (SEE VIDEOS IN THE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS – ASSIGNMENT LINK). related to virtue ethics from your Pozgar text. Write a 1-2 page essay addressing the discussion questions posed for the one you selected. Be sure to clearly identify the news clipping you selected.
Adhere to current APA Style and cite all sources. Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Choose one of the following videos to address for your assignment.
#1. Wrong-Operation Doctor
VIDEO SCRIPT: “#1 Wrong Operation Doctor (ethics and integrity)Hospitals find it hard to protect patients from wrong-site surgery.Last year a jury returned a $20 million negligence verdict againstArkansas Children’s Hospital for surgery performed on the wrong sideof the brain of a 15-year-old boy who was left psychotic and severelybrain damaged. Testimony showed that the error was not disclosed tohis parents for more than a year. The hospital issued a statementsaying it deeply regretted the error and had “redoubled our efforts toprevent” a recurrence.So, what happened? “Health care has far too little accountability forresults … . All the pressures are on the side of production; that’s howyou get paid,” said Peter Pronovost, a prominent safety expert andmedical director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Innovation in QualityPatient Care. He added that increased pressure to quickly turn overoperating rooms has trumped patient safety, increasing the chance oferror.Kenneth W. Kizer, who coined the term “never event” nearly adecade ago when he headed the National Quality Forum, a leadingpatient safety organization, said he believes reducing the number oferrors will require tougher reporting rules and increasedtransparency.Source: Boodman, S.G. (2011). Kaiser Health News,The Washington Post. Pozgar, 4th ed., p. 43(integrity)”
Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.
- The Pain of Wrong Site SurgeryLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
- Judgment Upheld in Arkansas Brain Surgery LawsuitLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
- National Quality ForumLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
Assignment Discussion Questions
- Discuss the issues of integrity in this case.
- Should criminal charges be considered in this case, if accurately reported? Discuss your answer.
- Why did you choose to respond to this story?
- How is integrity displayed in your clinical setting?
#2. Cheney’s Staff Cuts Testimony on Warming
VIDEO SCRIPT: “#2 Cheney’s Staff Cuts Testimony on Warming(Health care, Politics, and Trust)The players and the politicians: Dick Cheney former Vice Presidentof the United States, Jason K. Burnett former EPA deputy associateadministrator, and Julie L. Gerberding, former director of the Centersfor Disease Control and PreventionJason K. Burnett, former EPA deputy associate administrator, said Ina letter to Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), that last October an officialfrom Cheney’s office ordered six pages to be edited out of thetestimony of Julie L. Gerberding, director of the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention.Gerberding had planned to say that the “CDC considers climatechange a serious public health concern.”Source: Eilperin, J.(2008) The Washington Post, July 9, 2008. Pozgar, 4th ed., p. 42 (trust)”
Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.
- The full story Cheney’s Staff Cut Testimony On WarmingLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
- CDC on Air QualityLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
Assignment Discussion Questions
- Discuss how headlines such as this affect your opinion of politicians.
- At the end of our days, the most basic principles of life–trust and survival–are on trial. What is your verdict, if you believe there was a cover-up?.
- Why did you choose to respond to this story?
- How are government and political trust displayed in your clinical setting?
#3. Surgeon Uses Ministry in Medical Practice
VIDEO SCRIPT: “#3 Surgeon Uses Ministry in Medical Practice(Health care and religion)DALLAS–At 83, Carl Smith faced quadruple bypass surgery and thereal possibility that he might not survive.Within hours on this spring morning, Dr. Daniel Pool wouldtemporarily bring Smith’s heart to a stop in an attempt to circumventits blocked passages.And to help his patient confront the uncertainty, Pool did somethingunusual in his profession: He prayed with him.The power of healing: Medicine and religion have had their day, andthey haven’t always been able to coexist. But as today’s medicaltreatment becomes more holistic, doctors are increasingly takingspirituality into account.Source: Ramirez, M. (2013). Altoona Mirror, August 9, 2013.”
Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.
- The full story: Praying with patients: A Dallas surgeon finds a way to put ministry into practiceLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
- Should Your Doctor Pray With You?Links to an external site.Links to an external site.
- South Korean Hospitals Shut Over MERS Fears; 11th Person DiesLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
- Note the picture in this article
Assignment Discussion Questions
- Discuss the pressure, if any, placed on the patient to responding to the suggestion of prayer prior to surgery.
- Describe how you, as the surgeon, or nurse, would address a patient’s religious or spiritual needs if the risks of a complex surgical procedure appear to be threatening.
- Why did you choose to respond to this story?
- How is religion or faith displayed in your clinical setting?
RUBRIC
NURS_521_DE – Paper/Essay Rubric
NURS_521_DE – Paper/Essay Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
16 to >13.76 pts
Proficient
The writer clearly and effectively responds to the assignment.
13.76 to >12.0 pts
Approaches Proficiency
The response to the assignment is generally adequate, but may not be thorough.
12 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writer does not respond to the assignment.
16 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus and Detail
12 to >10.32 pts
Proficient
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
10.32 to >9.0 pts
Approaches Proficiency
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.
9 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The topic and main ideas are not clear.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
8 to >6.88 pts
Proficient
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.
6.88 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Proficiency
The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.
6 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA
4 to >3.44 pts
Proficient
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.
3.44 to >3.0 pts
Approaches Proficiency
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.
3 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing.
4 pts
Total Points: 40