In this project, you will analyze the Terri Schiavo case through the lens of the bioethical issue(s) related to the case. You will analyze the case to address what the bioethical issue is and what role end-of-life issues, such as self-determination and advanced directives, played in the case. Using your analysis, you will determine how this bioethical issue impacted the decisions made by the healthcare professionals involved in the case.
Your essay must address the following critical elements:
I. Introduction: Describe the provided case, including information on the stakeholders involved, the bioethical issue, and the time period of the incident
that occurred.
II. Bioethical Analysis: Analyze the bioethical issue for the role end-of-life issues played in the case. Be sure to use appropriate terminology and support
with secondary research.
III. Conclusion: Describe how the bioethical issue influenced the decisions of healthcare professionals involved in the case. Be sure to use specific examples.
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Milestone Three: Draft of Final Project II: Bioethics
Milestones
In Module Six, you will analyze the Terri Schiavo case through the lens of bioethics. You will address what the bioethical issue is and what role end-of-life issues,
such as self-determination and advanced directives, played in the case. Using your analysis, you will determine how this bioethical issue impacted the decisions
made by the healthcare professionals involved in the case. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Three Rubric.
Final Submission: Bioethical Short Paper
In Module 8, you will submit your final project. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final product. It should
reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. This submission will be graded with the Final Project 2: Bioethics Rubric.
Final Project II Rubric
Guidelines for Submission:
Your bioethical short paper should be a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document formatted with 12-point Times New Roman font and
one-inch margins. All citations and references should be formatted according to the most recent APA guidelines.