Answer the following questions from your knowledge acquired from Chapters 1 – 2 of your textbook and any other resources you would like to use. Please refer to each question for the minimum requirements for the answer. You must support your answers with at least 1 reference (less than 5 years old) in APA format at the end of the post. Review the examples I have provided for you in Module 2 on how to cite your references in APA format if you are unsure how to do this. Answer each question in complete sentences, using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Refer to the rubric for specific grading details.
Due date: Tuesday, September 10th, by 11:59 pm (75 points – see individual questions for point allotment below)
1. What is the most relevant ethical theory or theories to utilize in the United States health care system today? Use the information from Chapter 1 to support your position. You must have a minimum of 5 sentences for your response. (20 points)
2. Discuss the differences (do not define these principles) between autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. Give ONE specific example of a situation in which all 4 principles (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice) could be in conflict with each other and explain the conflict between these principles. You must have a minimum of 5-7 sentences for your response. (25 points)
3. Choose an example of a current ethical issue that involves both nonmaleficence and beneficence. Using the information from Chapter 2, discuss how each principle is present in the situation. How can a healthcare professional include these principles when addressing this issue? You must have a minimum of 5 sentences for your response. (20 points)
**5 points for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure
**5 points for at least one reference in correct APA format at the end of the post