Ethical Issue Paper on Universal Health Care Coverage

Assignment 2: Ethical Issue Scholarly Paper 30%
Purpose of Assignment
Present a balanced view of an ethical issue.
Articulate clearly both sides of an ethical issue.
Identify an ethical framework, model, theory, or set of principles, and describe its application to an ethical issue.
Assignment Guidelines
Include a title page, introduction, and conclusion; do not include an abstract.
Use a minimum of four scholarly references, cited following current APA guidelines.
Aim of the paper
Choose an ethical issue in health care or nursing.
State why this issue is of importance to society.
Clearly state your position (supported by evidence) as a nurse on this issue.
Identify the values (personal, professional, and/or institutional) underpinning your position.
Clearly state at least one other position (or “side”) to this issue, grounding it in the evidence.
Speculate as to the values (personal, professional, and/or institutional) underpinning this opposing position.
Include a discussion describing the use of an ethical framework, model, theory, or ethical principles to support your position on this issue.
Conclude with a brief summary as to why you believe your position is the best position on this issue.
Paper should be six to eight pages in length, excluding the title page and references list.
Marking Criteria
Content of Paper (20 Marks)
Each element of the assignment guidelines is addressed.
The paper integrates material from course references, or other scholarly sources, including at least four peer-reviewed journals.
The paper demonstrates critical inquiry, analysis, and synthesis.
Scholarly Format of Paper (10 Marks)
Keep within the page limit (6–8 pages).
Write clearly, using complete sentences and a scholarly tone.
Include accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Adhere to APA current edition for format, citation(s) and reference(s).
Helpful Hints for Getting Started
When choosing an ethical issue, look for one that is currently being debated: Consider what you have heard, seen, or read online, on TV news, in newspapers, and at your workplace.
For a review of course content related to values (personal, professional, and institutional) refer to Unit 3 Values Clarification and Development.
For a review of course content related to ethical frameworks, models, theories, or ethical principles, refer to Unit 4 Ethical Theories and Decision-Making in Nursing.