The healthcare field is full of controversial Ethical Issues that spark debates. I chose to explore the issue of a mother's right to abuse drugs and alcohol while pregnant. This assignment is included in the portfolio because it highlights my exploration of a current ethical issue in women's health.
The healthcare field is full of controversial Ethical Issues that spark debates. I chose to explore the issue of a mother's right to abuse drugs and alcohol while pregnant. This assignment is included in the portfolio because it highlights my exploration of a current ethical issue in women's health.
The healthcare field is full of controversial Ethical Issues that spark debates. I chose to explore the issue of a mother's right to abuse drugs and alcohol while pregnant. This assignment is included in the portfolio because it highlights my exploration of a current ethical issue in women's health.
Purpose of Assignment To examine a controversial issue, whether political or publicly debated womens health, obstetric, or neonatal, and present both sides equally.
Student Approach to Assignment
The healthcare field is full of controversial ethical issues that often spark debates among professionals. I chose to explore the issue of a mothers right to abuse drugs and alcohol while pregnant. These women have the right to abuse their bodies normally, but do they have the right to abuse their bodies while they are carrying a child? I conducted a non-biased exploration of both sides of this issue in this paper. Reason for Inclusion of the Assignment in the Portfolio This assignment is included in the portfolio because it highlights my exploration of a current ethical issue in womens health. Many end-of-program outcomes have been met in this paper. Critical Thinking Engages in creative problem solving. Example: The main problem presented in this paper is substance abuse during pregnancy. In the conclusion of the paper, I discussed the way that I would choose to solve this issue. This would include mandatory substance abuse rehabilitation, or legal punishment if the mother refuses to go to attend. Research Evaluates research that focuses on the efficacy and effectiveness of nursing interventions. Example: In this paper, I discussed the research finding that substance abuse during pregnancy has many bad health effects on the child. These effects include mental retardation, motor dysfunctions, and many other disorders. This research supported one side of the argument in this paper. Professionalism Applies ethical decision-making framework and legal guidelines to clinical situations that incorporate moral concepts, professional ethics, and advocacy for patient well-being preferences. Example: This paper shows a sense of advocacy for both the mother and the child in the drug-filled situation. In my conclusion, I stated that the health and well-being of both the mother and the child are the first priority when resolving the issue of substance abuse during pregnancy. Culture
Articulates an understanding of how human behavior is affected by culture, race,
religion, gender, lifestyle and age. Example: In the paper, I discussed how a pregnant patients drug-addict lifestyle could have an impact on the health and wellbeing of their unborn child. I also discussed the difficulties that these individuals face when they try to abstain from drug and alcohol use and abuse. Drug and alcohol abusers are a unique culture of people and require very special, individualized care.