State the definitions of nonmaleficence, beneficence, autonomy & also paternalism and Socratic Ignorance as presented in this class.

1.Discuss the various concepts in the classic medical ethics issue of paternalism as follows: State the definitions of nonmaleficence, beneficence, autonomy & also paternalism and Socratic Ignorance as presented in this class. What is the ethical value of “admitting to your ignorance”? What is the difference between personal paternalism and state paternalism? Why are paternalism and autonomy often viewed as opposing ethical ideas? Do YOU think a doctor or medical professional is ever ETHICALLY justified in withholding medical information from a patient? Why or why not? Provide reasons and discuss examples to defend your view. Discuss AT LEAST one example case and include at least TWO of the Five Cardinal Principles of Medical Ethics in your argument. Also use concepts from our textbook, the Golden Rule handout, and/or the Mercy initiative readings to help to ETHICALLY defend your view and ideas. 2.Explain and defend one of the two main sides in the debate over Universal Health Care [PRO or CON]. Then, also discuss at least one possible counter argument from the opposite side. Include discussion of at least one of the 4 concepts of justice from this course [Contribution, Effort, Equality, Need]. Do you yourself, as a citizen/voter agree with the views you discussed in the first half of the essay? Why or why not? As a health care worker how do you feel/what do you think about the issue? Why? Discuss AT LEAST one potential example case and include at least TWO of the Five Cardinal Principles of Medical Ethics in your arguments. Also use concepts from our textbook, the Golden Rule handout, and/or the Mercy initiative readings to help to ETHICALLY defend your view and ideas.

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