analyze the Terri Schiavo case through the lens of the bioethical issue(s) related to the case

In this project, you will analyze the Terri Schiavo case through the lens of the bioethical issue(s) related to the case. You will analyze the case to address what the bioethical issue is and what role end-of-life issues, such as self-determination and advanced directives, played in the case. Using your analysis, you will determine how this bioethical issue impacted the decisions made by the healthcare professionals involved in the case.

Bioethical Analysis: Analyze the bioethical issue for the role end – of life – issues played in the case. Be sure to use appropriate terminology and support with secondary research.

Note: ethical issues to consider are autonomy (self-governance), justice, right to die, medical directives, living will and power of attorney. Provide a definintion from a reputable scholarly source. Then apply the issue to the applicable facts. Weave in the applicable facts as you discuss the issue. The key is to focus on the “right” or “best” facts that facilitate your discussion.

Conclusion: Describe how the bioethical issue influenced the decisions of healthcare professionals involved in the case. Be sure to use specific examples.

Note: tie your issue discussion back to the decision of the healthcare professional. Be specific with at least one example. This is where you can drill down and show some critical thinking.

II. Bioethical Analysis: Analyze the bioethical issue for the role end-of-life issues played in the case. Be sure to use appropriate terminology and support with secondary research.

III. Conclusion: Describe how the bioethical issue influenced the decisions of healthcare professionals involved in the case. Be sure to use specific examples.

Guidelines for Submission: Your bioethical short paper should be a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document formatted with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. All citations and references should be formatted according to the most recent APA guidelines.