NRS 437V Module 5 Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma + Interviews Papers NRS 437V Module 5 Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma + | Page 2

Supreme Court (2011) Ruling on Capato Case:
http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/11-159.pdf
Description: Eighteen months after her husband, Robert Capato, died of cancer,
respondent Karen Capato gave birth to twins conceived through in-vitro
fertilization using her husbands frozen sperm. Should technology be used to
create live posthumously?
Dilemma 2: Marketing of Medical / Pharmaceutical Products
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/videos/30-days-anti-aging.html.
While medical treatments and pharmaceuticals are common approaches to
address a wide variety of conditions, there is growing concern from consumer
groups and the medical community regarding current marketing practices which
result in overconsumption or no medical benefit. The medical industry however,
argues that these technologies are revolutionary in relieving suffering.
Consider the ethical dilemmas of this case. What are the possible ethical
dilemmas and implications?
Dilemma 3: Voluntary/Assisted Euthanasia
Dax Case 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsxaaMbZMtA&feature=related
The Terry Schiavo Documentary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cki55BM42kw
1)The quality of life for two individuals has been dramatically affected following
traumatic events. What are the ethical implications in the scenarios? What
response should be given to the patient and family in response to their requests
for assisted euthanasia? Write a formal paper of 750-1,000 words identifying
important components of the topic. Include the following:
a)A description of the topic and related ethical implications: