Ethical Consideration in Organ Conscription Policies Discussion

Ethical Consideration in Organ Conscription Policies Discussion

Question Description
SCARCITY OF MEDICAL RESOURCES
For this assessment, you will continue your survey of ethical principles in health care. Especially in our contemporary world, where needs for health care outstrip available resources, we regularly face decisions about who should get which resources. There is a serious shortage of donor organs. Need vastly outstrips supply, due not only to medical advances related to organ transplantation, but also because not enough people consent to be cadaveric donors (an organ donor who has already died). Munson (2014) points out that in the United States, approximately 10,000 patients die each year because an organ donor was not available, which is three times the number of people killed in the terrorist attacks on 9/11.But what is an efficient and morally sound solution to this problem? The policy of presumed consent, where enacted, has scarcely increased supply, and other alternatives, such as allowing donors to sell their organs, raise strong moral objections. In light of this, some have advocated for a policy of conscription of cadaveric organs (Spital & Erin, 2002). This involves removing organs from the recently deceased without first obtaining consent of the donor or his or her family. Proponents of this policy argue that conscription would not only vastly increase the number of available organs, and hence save many lives, but that it is also more efficient and less costly than policies requiring prior consent. Finally, because with a conscription policy all people would share the burden of providing organs after death and all would stand to benefit should the need arise, the policy is fair and just.
DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Articulate ethical issues in health care.
Articulate the moral concerns surrounding a policy of organ conscription.
Articulate questions about the fairness and justness of organ conscription policy.
Explain the relevance and significance of the concept of consent as it pertains to organ donation.
Evaluate alternative policies for increasing available donor organs.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with health care professionals.
Exhibit proficiency in clear and effective academic writing skills.
References
Munson, R. (2014). Intervention and reflection: Basic issues in bioethics (concise ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth.Spital, A., & Erin, C. (2002). Conscription of cadaveric organs for transplantation: Let’s at least talk about it. American Journal of Kidney Disease, 39(3), 611–615.
INSTRUCTIONS
Do you consider the policy of organ conscription to be morally sound?Write a paper that answers this question, defending that answer with cogent moral reasoning and supporting your view with ethical theories or moral principles you take to be most relevant to the issue. In addition to reviewing the suggested resources, you are encouraged to locate additional resources in the Capella library, your public library, or authoritative online sites to provide additional support for your viewpoint. Be sure to weave and cite the resources throughout your work.In your paper, address the following:
On what grounds could one argue that consent is not ethically required for conscription of cadaveric organs? And on what grounds could one argue that consent is required?
Is the policy truly just and fair, as supporters claim? Explain.
Do you consider one of the alternative policies for increasing available donor organs that Munson discusses to be preferable to conscription? Explain why or why not.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
SCORING GUIDE
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CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Articulate the moral concerns surrounding a policy of organ conscription. Does not articulate the moral concerns surrounding a policy of organ conscription. Articulates the moral concerns surrounding a policy of organ conscription, but in an unclear, incomplete, or inaccurate manner. Articulates the moral concerns surrounding a policy of organ conscription. Analyzes the moral concerns surrounding a policy of organ conscription, and compares and contrasts examples of organ donation policies.
Articulate questions about the fairness and justness of organ conscription policy. Does not articulate questions about the fairness and justness of organ conscription policy Articulates questions about the fairness and justness of organ conscription policy, but in an unclear, incomplete, or inaccurate manner. Articulates questions about the fairness and justness of organ conscription policy. Evaluates questions about the fairness and justness of organ conscription policy, and recommends strategies for increasing public acceptance.
Explain the relevance and significance of the concept of consent as it pertains to organ donation. Does not explain the relevance and significance of the concept of consent as it pertains to organ donation. Explains the relevance and significance of the concept of consent as it pertains to organ donation, but in an unclear, incomplete, or inaccurate manner. Explains the relevance and significance of the concept of consent as it pertains to organ donation. Explains the relevance and significance of the concept of consent as it pertains to organ donation, and describes consequences when donor consent is absent.
Evaluate alternative policies for increasing available donor organs. Does not evaluate alternative policies for increasing available donor organs. Evaluates alternative policies for increasing available donor organs, but in an unclear, incomplete, or inaccurate manner. Evaluates alternative policies for increasing available donor organs. Evaluates alternative policies for increasing available donor organs, and describes consequences of continued donor organ shortages.
Exhibit proficiency in clear and effective academic writing skills. Does not exhibit proficiency in clear and effective academic writing skills. Writes in an ineffective and inconsistent manner that does not exhibit effective academic writing skills or deliver the message clearly. Exhibits proficiency in clear and effective academic writing skills. Exhibits proficiency in clear and effective academic writing skills, and ensures the writing reflects the quality and expertise expected of a professional.

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