PHI 413V Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care (PHI413v)

Being Christian, one must essentially balance both spiritual and physical life. When a person, specifically a Christian, puts their faith and belief in God it profoundly impacts their quality of life. This is shown in their daily life, especially in their acceptance of all things. The biggest challenge, or challenging question, Christians often face is, ‘Why does God allow illness without providing the cure?’ Being faced with a health issue can put one’s faith and belief to the ultimate te...

Topic 2 DQ 2 Description: According to your worldview, what value does a human person have? How does your position affect your stance on controversial bioethical issues, such as abortion, designer babies, and stem cell research?

Topic 2 DQ 1 Description: What is the Christian concept of the imago Dei? How might it be important to health care, and why is it relevant?

Based on "Case Study: Fetal Abnormality" and other required topic study materials, write a 750-1,000-word reflection that answers the following questions: 1. What is the Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to the intrinsic human value and dignity? 2. Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? What from the case study specifical...

Topic 1 DQ2 Description: What aspects of the topic readings do you find the most interesting? What is your view of the analysis of disease and healing in the readings? Explain.

Topic 1 DQ1 Description: What would spirituality be according to your own worldview? How do you believe that your conception of spirituality would influence the way in which you care for patients?

A worldview is the framework or concept of how a person views life and world around them (Burnett, n.d.). Some refer to such concepts or ideas as philosophies. There are many different standpoints that can that make up a worldview. Spirituality may be the basis of a worldview and can be interpreted different ways. This paper will discuss and define Christian worldview, postmodern relativism in healthcare, scientism, and this student’s personal worldview while defining the provided topics.

The term of spirituality can mean something different for each individual. It is a connection to something that a person views bigger than themselvesand gives a meaning to life. There are several concepts of spirituality that coexist together in a society. One concept is people can coexist within a society that have different beliefs but maintain cultural differences which is known as pluralism religion. Another is scientismreligion that involves a scientific method view that has no limits that...

PHI 413V Ethical And Spiritual Decision Making In Health Care. This course introduces a Christian foundation for spiritual assessment and care with specific emphasis on biomedical ethical principles and ethical decision making within nursing practice. Students practice assessment and propose holistic interventions that take into account the dignity of the human person. These assessments and interventions contribute to the physical and spiritual well-being of individuals across the life ...

Benchmark – Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis Patient’s Decision and Autonomy in Ethics It remains unclear, if James was included in the decision-making of his care. Before the decline of his health, he was fully healthy and capable to understand the extent of his illness and should his father truly make the decisions without any input from James, a disrespect to James’ autonomy would be very clear. Respect for autonomy is defined as “A principle that requires respect for the...