describe a current ethical health care issue such as the following: transplant allocation; refusal of care, such as a blood transfusion; patient noncompliance with treatment; biomedical research; patient dumping; compliance with new health care requirements; and so on. Examine and evaluate how each of the four major ethical principles can be applied to this issue.

60 Percent

7.8

X/7.8

• Describes a current ethical health care issue
• Examines, evaluates, and applies four ethical principles as they apply to the health care issue
• Include at least three peer-reviewed references and no more than 10% a direct quote.

20 Percent

2.6

X/2.6

• The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 (does not include title page and references) words in length.
• The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
• The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.
• The paper is laid out with effective use of headings.

20 Percent

2.6

X/2.6

• The paperincluding the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendixesis consistent with APA guidelines as directed by the facilitator. The paper is laid out with effective font styles, and white space.
• Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.