The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for basic knowledge and understanding of different faith expressions. No matter what someone’s worldview is, death and dying is a difficult experience whether emotions are expressed or not. For the purpose of this assignment, the focus will be on the Christian worldview.
Read the “Case Study: End-of-Life Decisions” document (see attached and link listed below) or one provided by your instructor. Based on the reading of the case, the Christian worldview, and the worldview questions presented in the required topic Resources, you will complete an ethical analysis of situation of the individual(s) and their decisions from the perspective of the Christian worldview.
Based on your reading of “Case Study: End-of-Life Decisions” document (or one provided by your instructor) and topic Resources, complete the “Death and Dying: Case Analysis” document (See attached), in which you will analyze the case study in relation to the following:
Christian view of the fallen world and the hope of resurrection
Christian worldview of the value of life
Christian worldview of suffering
Empathy for the individual(s) as they are supported and cared, actions, and their consequences
Respect for the perspectives of individual(s) different from personal and professional values, conscious and unconscious biases related to human rights in health care practice, actions, and their consequences
Personal decision-making based on personal worldview
Support your response using only the following Topic 4 Resources:
Chapter 4 from the textbook Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision-Making in Health Care
“Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia: Theological and Ethical Responses”
“Always Care, Never Kill: How Physician-Assisted Suicide Endangers the Weak, Corrupts Medicine, Compromises the Family, and Violates Human Dignity and Equality”
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion
Link to Alway care never kill resource
https://www.heritage.org/health-care-reform/report/always-care-never-kill-how-physician-assisted-suicide-endangers-the-weak
Rubric
Criteria Description
Analysis of how the individual(s) might interpret their suffering in light of the Christian view of the fallen world and the hope of resurrection
5. Target
40 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) might interpret their suffering in light of the Christian view of the fallen world and the hope of resurrection demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
4. Acceptable
34 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) might interpret their suffering in light of the Christian view of the fallen world and the hope of resurrection demonstrates a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
3. Approaching
30 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) might interpret their suffering in light of the Christian view of the fallen world and the hope of resurrection demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
2. Insufficient
26 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) might interpret their suffering in light of the Christian view of the fallen world and the hope of resurrection is a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the related concepts.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) might interpret their suffering in light of the Christian view of the fallen world and the hope of resurrection does not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources, or analysis is not provided.
2. Christian Worldview of Value of Life as a Person
40 points
Criteria Description
Analysis of how the individual(s) would use the Christian worldview to inform their view about the value of life as a person
5. Target
40 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) would use the Christian worldview to inform their view about the value of life as a person demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
4. Acceptable
34 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) would use the Christian worldview to inform their view about the value of life as a person demonstrates a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
3. Approaching
30 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) would use the Christian worldview to inform their view about the value of life as a person demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
2. Insufficient
26 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) would use the Christian worldview to inform their view about the value of life as a person is a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the related concepts.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Analysis of how the individual(s) would use the Christian worldview to inform their view about the value of life as a person does not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources, or analysis is not provided.
3. Christian Worldview Informed Choice
40 points
Criteria Description
Analysis of how the concept of suffering in a Christian worldview informs their deliberations about the choices they will make
5. Target
40 points
Analysis of how the concept of suffering in a Christian worldview informs their deliberations about the choices they will make demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
4. Acceptable
34 points
Analysis of how the concept of suffering in a Christian worldview informs their deliberations about the choices they will make demonstrates a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
3. Approaching
30 points
Analysis of how the concept of suffering in a Christian worldview informs their deliberations about the choices they will make demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
2. Insufficient
26 points
Analysis of how the concept of suffering in a Christian worldview informs their deliberations about the choices they will make is a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the related concepts.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Analysis of how the concept of suffering in a Christian worldview informs their deliberations about the choices they will make does not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources, or analysis is not provided.
4. Demonstration of Empathy
20 points
Criteria Description
Analysis of how to come alongside and demonstrate empathy for the individual(s) as support and care are provided for them
5. Target
20 points
Analysis of how to come alongside and demonstrate empathy for the individual(s) as support and care are provided for them demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources, and reflection on personal actions and their consequences.
4. Acceptable
17 points
Analysis of how to come alongside and demonstrate empathy for the individual(s) as support and care are provided for them demonstrates a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources, and reflection on personal actions and their consequences.
3. Approaching
15 points
Analysis of how to come alongside and demonstrate empathy for the individual(s) as support and care are provided for them demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources, and reflection on personal actions and their consequences.
2. Insufficient
13 points
Analysis of how to come alongside and demonstrate empathy for the individual(s) as support and care are provided for them is a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the related concepts.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Analysis of how to come alongside and demonstrate empathy for the individual(s) as support and care are provided for them does not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources, or analysis is not provided.
5. Display of Respect
20 points
Criteria Description
Analysis of how to respect the perspectives of the individual(s) that may be different from personal and professional values
5. Target
20 points
Analysis of how to respect the perspectives of the individual(s) that may be different from personal and professional values demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources, consideration of conscious and unconscious biases in relationship to human rights in health care practice, and reflection on personal actions and their consequences.
4. Acceptable
17 points
Analysis of how to respect the perspectives of the individual(s) that may be different from personal and professional values demonstrates a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources, consideration of conscious and unconscious biases in relationship to human rights in health care practice, and reflection on personal actions and their consequences.
3. Approaching
15 points
Analysis of how to respect the perspectives of the individual(s) that may be different from personal and professional values demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources, consideration of conscious and unconscious biases in relationship to human rights in health care practice, and reflection on personal actions and their consequences.
2. Insufficient
13 points
Analysis of how to respect the perspectives of the individual(s) that may be different from personal and professional values is a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the related concepts.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Analysis of how to respect the perspectives of the individual(s) that may be different from personal and professional values does not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources, or analysis is not provided.
6. Personal Worldview and Personal Decision
20 points
Criteria Description
Analysis of how personal worldview informs what decision to make if in their situation
5. Target
20 points
Analysis of how personal worldview informs what decision to make if in their situation demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
4. Acceptable
17 points
Analysis of how personal worldview informs what decision to make if in their situation demonstrates a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
3. Approaching
15 points
Analysis of how personal worldview informs what decision to make if in their situation demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
2. Insufficient
13 points
Analysis of how personal worldview informs what decision to make if in their situation is a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the related concepts.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Analysis of how personal worldview informs what decision to make if in their situation does not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources, or analysis is not provided.
Mechanics of Writing
12 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
12 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
10.2 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
9 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
7.8 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Format/Documentation
8 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
8 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable
6.8 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
6 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
5.2 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
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