Examine the foundational principles of medical ethics

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Assignment:

The purpose of this assignment is to examine the foundational principles of medical ethics and the role of patient autonomy and wants in the delivery of health care.

Read "The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research," "The Nuremberg Code 70 Years Later," and "WMA Declaration of Helsinki - Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects," all located in the topic Resources.

Shared with other health care professionals. Address the significance of the following items:

Describe the concepts of human dignity, autonomy, patient advocacy, professional responsibility, and informed consent.
Discuss the Nuremberg Code and the Declaration of Helsinki, and summarize the events that led up to the development of ethical guidelines for conducting human clinical trials, including Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
Describe three examples of ways "The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research" works to protect special populations (e.g., minors, prisoners, persons with mental illness).
Explain the importance of preserving the integrity and human dignity in the care of all patients.
Discuss ethical and professional standards as they relate to legal, regulatory, and accreditation compliance within one's scope of practice.
Explain the rights of the individual while practicing ethical behavior and moral decision-making when resolving ethical dilemmas.

Support the assignment with 2 to 3 scholarly resources.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

BS Health Sciences

1. Explain the importance of preserving integrity and human dignity in the care of all patients. [MC3]

2. Identify ethical and professional standards as they relate to legal, regulatory, and accreditation compliance within one's scope of practice. [MC3]

3. Practice ethical behavior and moral decision-making when resolving ethical dilemmas. [MC3]

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