Well I don't have an ethical issue but I need to discuss one !

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For my Internship class we have to come up with and discuss a controversial issue/topic that is pertinent to current nursing practice or health care and discuss pros and cons and how the issue has or will impact the nursing profession. . .I'm stuck :confused: I can't think of any issues that I really want to discuss. . . .so I'm hoping to get some ideas, I would appreciate any help I can get.

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We had to do an ethical presentation last semester. Our teacher actually assigned us a topic, but ours was.. an adolescent with cancer didn't want the new treatment, but his parents did and how do we, as nurses, handle that situation. I wish I could remember some of the other group's projects to give you more ideas. If I think of one, I'll let ya know.

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Specializes in DOU.

Maybe you should look for the longest threads on this site - they are often controversial.

ADN vs BSN is always popular. :lol:

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Maybe you should look for the longest threads on this site - they are often controversial.

ADN vs BSN is always popular. :lol:

Hah, don't forget the Revealing Patient's HIV Status thread either!!! :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle

That one got kinda out of hand too...

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Specializes in FNP, Peds, Epilepsy, Mgt., Occ. Ed.

Should a terminally ill patient be told of his or her terminal status?

Should a convicted murderer be given a compassionate release from prison when it's determined that the person is dying (as in the current case in California involving a member of the Manson family)?

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Specializes in Medsurg/ICU, Mental Health, Home Health.

when to withdraw care on a neonate...how to even broach this subject....and parents who keep the baby alive for themselves...

jess

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Oncology, Triage and Med/Surg.

A few years ago in my nursing class a group of students did a presentation on buying prescription drugs from Canada. It was an interesting topic that created a lot of discussion. Best of luck to you.

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Specializes in LTC.

Last semester I did my ethics paper on organ transplant. It is an issue that is very easy to find materal on. (I got an A with out to much effort)

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Specializes in Emergency.

Withdrawing Life Support in Critical Care. A very interesting case is going on right now in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where a doctor attempted to withdraw life support on an 85 y/o patient with a very poor prognosis. The patient's family went to court to compel the hospital to continue providing life support. The doctor resigned. Since then, two doctors have resigned. This is a VERY common issue with the elderly on life support, and families who cannot let go. Some newpaper articles you could read:

Winnipeg doctor resigns in battle to end ailing man's life

Two more critical-care doctors resign from Winnipeg's Grace Hospital

I'm sure there are LOTS of articles, and journals about not only this case, but MANY others throughout North America. If I were in school right now, this would be my topic of choice!

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Specializes in Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele.

How about someone who has a DNR, but the family is trying to override it....

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How about, neonate receives HIV prophylaxis due to mother's status . . . DAD (RIGHTLY) ASKS "WHAT ARE YOU GIVING MY BABY?

Whose (HIPAA) rights are first?

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Let us know what you choose

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