Euthanasia & Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS)
After studying the course materials located on Module 8: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:
- Euthanasia
- Medical / Generic definition
- Bioethical definition.
- Describe pain and suffering within context of faith
- Physician Assisted Suicide / Death ( PAS / PAD)
- Definition
- Is it ethical?
- Should we have the right to end our lives? Why yes or why not?
- Better alternatives to PAS; compare and contrast each:
- Hospice
- Palliative care / Terminal sedation
- Case studies. Brief summary of:
- Hemlock Society
- Jacob Kevorkian
- Britanny Maynard
- Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #: 59, 60, 61.https://www.usccb.org/about/doctrine/ethical-and-r…
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
- If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style. Refer to your syllabus for further detail or contact your instructor.
- Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Wednesday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback and grading from the instructor before the next assignment is due.
Read
- Ethical and Religious Directives (ERD) for Catholic Health Care Services (6th ed.). (2018).
Paragraphs: 59, 60, 61 - PHI 3633 WK 8.pdf
Download PHI 3633 WK 8.pdf
Watch
- Cioffi, A. (2019, March 30). BIO 603 EUTH PAS 3 30 19 [Video file]. Retrieved fromBIO 603 EUTH PAS 3 30 19 (Links to an external site.)
Grading Rubric
| Essay/Paper Rubric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
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Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
30 pts Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 27 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 26 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrates a fair understanding of most of the issues/problems. 24 pts Acceptable Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues/problems. 21 pts Unacceptable Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
/ 30 pts |
|
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms |
25 pts Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 23 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 21 pts Fair Presents a superficial analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 19 pts Acceptable Presents an acceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 17 pts Unacceptable Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
/ 25 pts |
|
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
25 pts Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 23 pts Excellent Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 20 pts Fair Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 18 pts Acceptable Provides acceptable responses to all issues/problems, lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 17 pts Unacceptable Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
/ 25 pts |
|
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
10 pts Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 8 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 6 pts Fair Superficially uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 4 pts Acceptable Acceptable uses of the literature and other resources to inform their work. Lack of use of citations and extended referencing. 2 pts Unacceptable Unacceptable uses of the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
/ 10 pts |
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Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
10 pts Full Marks Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. 8 pts Excellent Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 6 pts Fair Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 4 pts Acceptable Demonstrate an acceptable level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 pts Unacceptable Demonstrates an unacceptable level of writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
/ 10 pts |
| Total Points: 0 | ||
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