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In this assignment, you will select a current medical ethics issue to research and write about for your research paper.
Select a topic related to one of the following current medical ethics issues:
End of Life
Eugenics and Human Genetics
Medical Research
Reproductive Issues
Organ Donation and Transplantation
Public Health Issues
Access to Health Care
Biotechnology
One of your own choosing (with approval)
Complete and submit this template Download this template stating your specific issue (for instance, if you choose to write about End of Life, the particular case might be physician-assisted suicide) and explain why you have chosen this issue to research. Make sure there are competing positions on this issue that reflect differing ethical principles or interpretations.
Include references for three sources that could be used in the final paper. All sources should be less than five years old unless recent research is not available, and at least one reference must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal. Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia as they are not considered reliable academic sources and will not be accepted.
Submissions should follow APA when citing. Rubric
PHIL_434_OL – Term Paper Topic Submission
PHIL_434_OL – Term Paper Topic Submission
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic
24 to >18.96 ptsMeets Expectations
A topic is clearly identified.
18.96 to >14.16 ptsApproaches Expectations
A topic is identified but may be poorly worded or described.
14.16 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
A topic is not clearly identified or missing.
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose Identified
24 to >18.96 ptsMeets Expectations
The writer’s purpose is clearly stated and explained in detail. Contemporary relevance is clearly explained, and intended goals are thoroughly explored.
18.96 to >14.16 ptsApproaches Expectations
The writer’s purpose is stated and explained but may be lacking detail or cohesiveness. Contemporary relevance is generally explained, and intended goals are somewhat explored.
14.16 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
The writer’s purpose is not stated or explained or is unclear. Contemporary relevance is not explained or not apparent, and intended goals are not explored.
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA Formatting
12 to >9.48 ptsMeets Expectations
The assignment is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
9.48 to >7.08 ptsApproaches Expectations
The assignment has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
7.08 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations
Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.
12 pts
Total Points: 60
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website Centers for Disease Control ans Prevention research and locate data charts and tables relating to the statistical findings and Epidemiological Study of the group selected topic. Each CDC featured outbreak includes Highlights, At- A- Glance, and Epi Curves to assist with the collection of this research. As a group and based on this research, determine the data to use from these sites and agree upon each individual’s assigned task(s).
By the due date assigned, complete 1–3 slides and post to your group’s specific Week 3 Group Project submission folder. Submit references on a separate slide, citing all sources using APA format.
As a member of the group, your assigned tasks may include:
A brief summary of your research and findings including laboratory information and data.
A description of the data in terms of person, place, and time.
A description of the potential problems relating to the completeness and quality of data.
A description of how the potential problems can influence the way you use data to explain the public health impact of the outbreak.

Assignment: Diagnostic Reasoning
Include the following:
Identify the patient’s chief complaint.
Identify what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. Be specific and explain your reasoning.
Explain how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.
Identify three to five (3–5) possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. Explain your thinking.