Analyses are due on the day assigned at 9:00 a.m. Ordinarily work will be returned by the same day if submitted by computer.

General Outline for the Case Analyses:

1. Identify, in list form, the major ethical issues which are of concern in this case. [List form is simply 1., 2., 3., etc. by name, e.g., "autonomy," "informed consent," "self-determination," "ordinary/extraordinary means," "futility." "patient virtues," "professional virtues," etc.]

2. Do a concise conceptual analysis of the issues which you have identified in #1. See Q&A page, question number 2 for a reminder of what a conceptual analysis involves.

3. Identify and explain the ethical principles that are at stake in the case and select the principle(s) that you think should guide the resolution of the case.

4. Identify the ethical system that should be used in resolving the case and explain why that system is preferable.

5. Indicate what you would do in the case if you were the caregiver or the patient. You may not take both perspectives. You must give reasons to support your position.

6. Indicate what information you would like to have had in order to make a more confident decision about the case.

7. Reflect on what this case reveals to you about specific human values that should be nurtured in healthcare. SeeQ&A page, question 3 for a reminder of what is involved in identifying a human value.

8. Your analysis should include five (5) references to articles which are part of or related to the course material. They may be cited by giving the author's name, date of article, and page number.