Technical Aspects
Provides necessary medical and scientific information to understand the issue.
Public Policy
Describes current and proposed changes in public policy/law.
Arguments For and Against
Include a summary of the arguments in favor of and opposed to specific interventions, techniques, or products and a discussion of underlying ethical principles. Discuss the public policy with two additional argumentative paragraphs- one discussing the in favor of and one paragraph discussing the opposing argument
Conclusion
Expresses your personal opinion regarding the importance of the topic and the strength of the pro and con arguments.
Outline Template
I.
Introduction
a. Introduce the topic with background information and define terminology
II.
Body Paragraph 1 – Technical aspects of your topic
a. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________
i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________
ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________
iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________
III.
Body Paragraph 2 – Description of public policy debates surrounding your topic
a. Transition:_____________________________________________________
b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________
i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________
ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________
iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________
IV.
Body Paragraph 3 -Arguments
a. Transition:_____________________________________________________
b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________
i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________
ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________
iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________
V.
Body Paragraph 4 – Arguments
a. Transition:_____________________________________________________
b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________
i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________
ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________
iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________
VI.
Opinion and Conclusion
a. Transition:_____________________________________________________
b. Statement of Opinion:_____ _______________________________________
VII.
References – In APA format
Signature Assignment – Topic Choice Template
1. What is your topic
Ethical issues in healthcare; Improving access to care.
2. Why did you choose this topic
Access to healthcare is a leading factor in the wellbeing of people with health issues, who
must have their health care needs fulfilled.
3. What are the main pro sides of this topic
Access to healthcare can increase the quality of life, prevent disease and disability, and
increase life expectancy.
4. What are the main con sides
“Almost 1 in 4 Americans do not have a primary care provider or health center where they can
receive regular medical services.”
5. Which ethical theory will you be using to support your stance
Utilitarianism
6. What is your current stance on this topic (it is ok if it changes after researching it)
There is a limited availability of healthcare resources and it creates a barrier for services for
those who are in need, increasing the risk of poor health and diseases. The lack of insurance
coverages and high costs of care make it difficult for many people to have access to it.
7. What are the 3 scientific reputable sources you have found so far?
https://philarchive.org/archive/RODAIT2#:~:text=This%20article%20will%20explore%20and,deontology%2C%20virtue%20ethics%2
0and%20principlism.
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/leading-health-indicators/2020-lhi-topics/Access-toHealth-Services/data
https://online.alvernia.edu/articles/ethical-issues-in-healthcare/
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