Case Study: Death and Dying
The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into
contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge
and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.
The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical
analysis of Georges situation and decision from the perspective of two
worldviews or religions: Christianity and a second religion of your
choosing. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to
you. Examples of faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism,
Shintoism, etc.
In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions
in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to Chapter 2
of Called to Care for the list of questions. Once you have
outlined the worldview of each religion, begin your ethical analysis
from each perspective.
In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide an ethical analysis based
upon the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with
insights gained from your research, and answering the following
questions based on the research:
- How would each religion interpret the nature of Georges malady and
suffering? Is there a why to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is
there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical
malady?) - In Georges analysis of his own life, how would each religion think
about the value of his life as a person, and value of his life with ALS? - What sorts of values and considerations would each religion focus on
in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia? - Given the above, what options would be morally justified under each religion for George and why?
- Finally, present and defend your own view.
Support your position by referencing at least three academic
resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course
readings, lectures, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each
religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references
are required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate
the research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Case Study on Death and Dying
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The ethical issues are incorrectly organized. |
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The description of the Christian worldview |
The description of the Christian worldview |
The description of the Christian worldview |
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The description of the Christian worldview |
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The personal recommendation from the |
The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is stated with proper justification. |
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Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. |
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. |
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Statement of purpose is not justified by the |
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Argument is orderly, but may have a few |
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Sources are not documented. |
Documentation of sources is inconsistent |
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