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Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 2nd Edition by Nancy Niles
Edition 2ISBN: 978-1284120134Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 2nd Edition by Nancy Niles
Edition 2ISBN: 978-1284120134 Exercise 2
REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS: CASE SCENARIO ONE
A friend from high school moved into your neighborhood, who is pregnant with her third child. She told you that her eldest child was very ill and required a bone marrow transplant. There were no matching donors on the national list. She and her husband decided to have a baby that could be used to save her other child. She asked what you thought of her actions. Before making any statements that could hurt your friend, you decide to do some research on the topic.
ACTIVITY
(1) Explain this type of procedure and what the procedure entails, (2) identify any ethical issues associated with this type of procedure, and (3) provide an opinion on this procedure-would you do it or not and why
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO TWO
You need a back operation but cannot afford your cost share of the operation. You have heard that other countries may offer less expensive medical procedures. You decide to investigate this option.
ACTIVITY
Perform an Internet search and use textbook information on medical tourism. Locate two countries that offer lower cost surgeries. Write a report and submit to the class.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO THREE
One of your best friends is on the waiting list for a new liver. According to current research, there is a huge waiting list for organ donations. Several states have offered tax incentives to encourage organ donation. You are unsure of how to encourage her to be optimistic.
ACTIVITY
You decide to do research on tax incentives in the different states and other options to encourage organ donation.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO FOUR
You and your friend were discussing euthanasia and whether it was an ethical procedure. Your friend does not believe in it but you feel it is an option depending on the circumstance. You think of your great grandmother who is terminally ill but is in pain and is on life support.
ACTIVITY
Using the textbook and the Internet, research both the pros and cons of euthanasia.
RESPONSES
A friend from high school moved into your neighborhood, who is pregnant with her third child. She told you that her eldest child was very ill and required a bone marrow transplant. There were no matching donors on the national list. She and her husband decided to have a baby that could be used to save her other child. She asked what you thought of her actions. Before making any statements that could hurt your friend, you decide to do some research on the topic.
ACTIVITY
(1) Explain this type of procedure and what the procedure entails, (2) identify any ethical issues associated with this type of procedure, and (3) provide an opinion on this procedure-would you do it or not and why
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO TWO
You need a back operation but cannot afford your cost share of the operation. You have heard that other countries may offer less expensive medical procedures. You decide to investigate this option.
ACTIVITY
Perform an Internet search and use textbook information on medical tourism. Locate two countries that offer lower cost surgeries. Write a report and submit to the class.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO THREE
One of your best friends is on the waiting list for a new liver. According to current research, there is a huge waiting list for organ donations. Several states have offered tax incentives to encourage organ donation. You are unsure of how to encourage her to be optimistic.
ACTIVITY
You decide to do research on tax incentives in the different states and other options to encourage organ donation.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO FOUR
You and your friend were discussing euthanasia and whether it was an ethical procedure. Your friend does not believe in it but you feel it is an option depending on the circumstance. You think of your great grandmother who is terminally ill but is in pain and is on life support.
ACTIVITY
Using the textbook and the Internet, research both the pros and cons of euthanasia.
RESPONSES
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