Dilemma 1: Embryo Harvesting and Freezing/Genetic Manipulation (Posthumous Conception Case)
Ethical issues related to case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIenB7qgIVk
Washington Post article of Karen Capato Case: https://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-03-19/politics/35450022_1_karen-capato-robert-capato-survivor-benefitsUS
Supreme Court (2011) Ruling on Capato Case: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/11-159.pdf
Description: Eighteen months after her husband, Robert Capato, died of cancer, respondent Karen Capato gave birth to twins conceived through in-vitro fertilization
using her husbands frozen sperm. Should technology be used to create live posthumously?
Write a formal paper of 750-1,000 words identifying important components of the topic. Include the following:
a) A description of the topic and related ethical implications:
i) Obligations to your profession and work as a nurse.
ii) Laws regarding this topic.
iii) Stake holders in this scenario.
b) A summary of the impact on social values, morals, norms, and nursing practice.
c) An explanation of how an ethical theory and/or ethical principle might be applied to address the chosen topic.
2) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
3) Submit the assignment to the instructor by the end of Module 4.
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