The nurse is observing a healing ceremony performed by people of the American Indian culture. What is a characteristic of this ceremony?
April 25, 2020A 15-year-old male reports dull pain in both knees. Sometimes one or both knees click, and the patient describes a catching sensation under the patella. In determining the causes of the knee pain, what additional history do you need? What categories can you use to differentiate knee pain?
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- Timmons, M. Disputed Moral Issues: A Reader, 4th Edition, Oxford University Press.
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- Of the seven moral theories discussed in Chapter 1, which one do you consider to be the mostcompelling, and why?
- Which of the seven moral theories do you consider to be the least compelling, and why?
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- Explain John Stuart Mill’s theory of higher and lower pleasures: Are there any problems inherent in the theory?
- Overall, does Mill’s idea of higher and lower pleasures make sense to you? Why or why not?
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- After reading the Gill essay, Discuss the logical point made by some opponents of PAS that it is impossible to be better off dead than alive. Even if the logical argument were sound, are there other reasons to claim that suicide for a terminally ill patient is morally justified?
- What worries does Velleman raise about appeals to dignity and autonomy in arguments over euthanasia? Do you agree or disagree with him on this issue? Why or why not?
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- Leopold suggests that economics should not be our only concern when it comes to the use of land. To what extent should economic considerations play a part in our treatment of nature and the environment?
- Are there any situations in which economic concerns might trump environmental ones? If so, could you give an example?
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- Do you relate more to the abolitionist or the retentionist position?
- What do you see as the two strongest supporting arguments for your position, and why?
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