Healthcare professionals have an ethical responsibility to always advocate for the introduction of new treatments and technologies into healthcare.

Instructions

In relation to your selected topic:

• Consider the application of the bioethical principles.

• Consider the application of ethical theories and other ethical concepts.

• Construct a written argument that clearly presents these ethical considerations.

• Based on the evidence you present, determine and specify your ethical stance.

Demonstration of the capacity to develop an ethical argument/s based around the four bio-ethical principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence.

Criteria: Marking Reburic:

• Introduction. (5%)

The assessment begins with an exemplary introduction that introduces the topic, main ethical arguments, and is engaging and relevant.

• Consideration of bioethical principles as they relate to the topic. (20%)

The four bioethical principles of • Autonomy • Justice • Beneficence • Nonmaleficence have been discussed comprehensively and accurately in relation to the topic.

• Consideration of other ethical concepts as they relate to the topic. (20%)

Other ethical concepts (e.g. theories, human dignity, veracity, professional codes and standards of practice) have been discussed comprehensively and accurately in relation to the topic.

• Critical thinking, reasoning, defence, and evaluation of arguments. (20%)

Comprehensive level of critical thinking, reasoning, defence & evaluation. Ethical arguments (use of argument and/or counter arguments) are cogent & always well defended.

• Quality of research & credibility of sources. (20%)

All ethical arguments are comprehensively informed by diverse, credible, wellchosen academic literature, and professional codes & standards.

• Conclusion. (5%)

The assessment ends with a strong, comprehensive, & rational conclusion.

• Organisation of ideas, concepts, and discussion. (10%)

The argument is organised in an exemplary manner: repetitiveness is avoided; the argument flows logically and succinctly. Exemplary use of academic writing and writing conventions. APA intext citations and reference protocols are followed at an exemplary level.