GCU HLT312 Week 3 Assignment Patient Advocacy and Autonomy

HLT312 ETHICS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Week 3 Assignment

Patient Advocacy and Autonomy

Details:

Read “The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research” (1979):

http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/belmont.html

Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper that addresses the significance of autonomy, patient advocacy, and informed consent. Your paper should include:

A description of the concepts of autonomy, patient advocacy, and informed consent.

A discussion of the Nuremberg Code and the Declaration of Helsinki and a summary of the events that led up to the development of ethical guidelines for conducting human clinical trials, including Institutional Review Boards (IRB).

Three examples of ways “The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research” works to protect special populations (e.g., minors, prisoners, persons with mental illness).

A minimum of three references are required.

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.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.