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HE470 Medical Law and Ethics Assignment, Ashworth College, USA

ASSIGNMENT 1 -

Directions: Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Format Requirements" page for specific format requirements.

HeLa cells are an immortal cell line that is used extensively for far-reaching clinical research. Consider these cells' history in the context of the content of this course, namely, medical law, ethics, bioethics, confidentiality, etc. and provide the following information in a cohesive paper.

1. Explain how medical research has been historically conducted and incorporate the historical and current use of HeLa cells.

2. Summarize the medical benefits derived from the use of HeLa cells.

3. Analyze the legal debates that evolved from the use of HeLa cells.

4. Describe the ethical considerations surrounding the continued use of HeLa cells.

ASSIGNMENT 2 -

Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Format Requirements" page for specific format requirements.

Euthanasia, as explained in your readings in this course, is a hotly debated topic that challenges one's convictions. With the information learned in this course, along with outside research, consider the following questions in a coherent paper.

1. Differentiate between palliative care and life-saving care. Provide two (2) examples of palliative care and explain each example.

2. Discuss ethical and legal considerations surrounding euthanasia.

3. Compare and contrast passive and active euthanasia from the article below and incorporate material from your assigned readings.

Attachment:- Medical Law and Ethics Assignment Files.rar