(MARCH 19-20,2020) Demographic Winter

Nosidal, Eskit G.

Demographic winter

The Philippines is an underdeveloped country and confronting a wide range of

issues, joblessness at the pinnacle, absence of needed facilities, psychological warfare,
vulnerability, and significantly more. Pregnancies are higher in the Philippines today,
yet sadly, it doesn't prevent a portion of government from proposing laws that look to
constrain the quantity of offspring of couples. Overpopulation is so much more than
people wanting to have kids, behind it are issues that gradually grows. Every one of
these issues is the result of low income, and overall poverty is the result of
overpopulation. An enormous amount of people isn't a gift for humanity, but a curse
that is gradually growing if not put to an end.

People should learn about family planning for us to be prepared and not have
unwanted babies. Being knowledgeable is power, and if most of the Filipinos became
wise enough. Overpopulation might not be an issue in our country soon enough. I
believe that most of the Filipinos are unenlightened, though it is not a sin, people
should also be responsible enough to know how many offspring are enough. I believe
that condoms should be free everywhere because the sexuality of humans is entirely
natural. Though it is a sin to commit adultery, people cannot hide their sexuality before
marriage and it is a fact. I think that sex education should be a real subject for us
Filipinos and be taken seriously. Having the right understanding can bring us hope,
and not have accidental pregnancies because all of us know that regret is always at last.
(MARCH 26-27, 2020) Frozen Embryo
Nosidal, Eskit G.

The Frozen Embryo

I have learned that frozen embryos and humans creating a complete pre-embryo
or embryo outside the body of its mother are a thing since 1970. Freezing embryos,
Vitro fertilization, and other technical ways to reproduce a baby are not natural.
However, it is hopeful for those who are childless and have issues with getting
pregnant. Some of us' perception of success is having a healthy and complete family
with offspring. Unfortunately, some of us cannot bear a child.

There are positive and negative ethical principles for these technical ways of
reproduction. The autonomy of patients that decides to take this action is to be
respected by the doctors and staff that are in the operation. Though I have read that the
embryos are frozen are treated like things and properties owned. Thus, some are not
donating to do a good deed but for money gained from giving your gametes. It is an
act of infidelity in terms of disrespect for the child for getting treated like a thing. And
though it is hopeful for childless couples, I cannot hide the fact that it is not natural.
Some might have issues when growing. But if these operations are successful in every
way, I will support it because everyone that wants a family and an offspring should
also feel to have one.

Reference:

Shirley D. Howell, the Frozen Embryo: Scholarly Theories, Case Law, and Proposed State
Regulation, 14 DePaul J. Health Care L. 407 (2013)
(APRIL 2-3, 2020) Pro Abortion Slogan

PRO ABORTION

“MY BODY, MY CHOICE!”

If you are against ABORTION, then DON’T have one. My body, my choice, my rights

Nosidal, Eskit G.
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(APRIL 16-17, 2020) Organ Transplant
Nosidal, Eskit G.
 ARTICLE 2:

Brief Summary of the Story

 There is a 57-year-old female patient in Italy that needs an organ transplant and there is a lack
of organ benefactors. The patient had a go at going to abroad and search for a donor in India,
Bombay. Also, in the report that these nations have high AIDS percentage and in the early rising
stage in HIV contamination. The patient gained the organ and tried negative in the HIC test. In
any case, weeks after, she experience fever, weakness, and renal failure. At that point following
one year she is discovered positive in HIV. Furthermore, the outcome is that the patient has the
likelihood to obtain HIV through blood transfusion or kidney transplantation even with a failed
operation.

How it relates to the topic learned in this section.

 It is relatable to the topic about organ transplant. Thus, an ethical issue for this article is that the
donor might have an HIV or a developing one. It is the right for the patient to file for malpractice
not knowing that the donor has one.

Personal Opinion on the topic

 I believe that there is malpractice, and there should be added rules of organ transplantation to
ensure the safety of the benefactors, and even the donors equally.

a) Who is at fault?
 It is the fault of the hospital technically. However, it is the fault of medical
organizations/company generally for not having enough protocols that ensures every patient’s
safety.

(APRIL 23-24, 2020) The Prisoner Dilemma

MODULE ACTIVITY
Brief summary of the story

 On the day of January 2002, there is a 31 years old prisoner at California with two convicted
armed robbery. The prisoner was hospitalized because of heart failure and at that time, there is
a shortage of hearts for transplantation for future patients. It backfired with citizens because
they think that the convict did not deserve the transplant. 

How it relates to the topics learned in this section.

 It relates to the topic because it is a very good example of how the moralities of bioethics are
given in the article. It showed that the confidentiality of the convict is thrown out and scattered.
The outcome is the convict got discriminated against by the nation. The prisoner is not
respected and not treated equally.

Personal opinion on the topic as a future health professional.

 I believe that it is just rightful for the convict to have the transplant. Though he is a prisoner, that
time is different because he becomes a patient, and patients should be treated equally under the
act of beneficence. As a future health professional, I need to be righteous and show every right
principle that I have learned from my Professor, big thanks to Sir Estoque. He instilled me with
the basic core values of a nurse, and I believe that I will be a good health professional. 

Robert M. Sade: The Prisoner Dilemma: Should Convicted Felons Have the Same Access to Heart
Transplantation as Ordinary Citizens?

(APRIL 30-MAY1, 2020) Morality of screening for disability

Nosidal, Eskit G.
 MODULE ACTIVITY

Genetic Engineering

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the students will be able to:

1. The student will be able to appreciate the issues involving genetic engineering.

2. The student will be able to reflect on his role as a future health care provider in response to
procedures relating to genetic engineering.

Assessment:

Read the Bioethical Article entitled: Jeff McMahan: The Morality of Screening for Disability

ACCESS THE CASE HERE: http://jeffersonmcmahan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Morality-of-

Screening-for-Disability1.pdf

This material is also accessible in the PDF distributed by your class mayors.

Prepare the following in response to the Journal: (10 points each for a total of 30 points all)

1. Brief overview of what the journal is all about.

 This Journal is about the screening of the child for potential disability. About the possible bad or
good moralities on this screening test. The cause of the pre-implantation or pre-birth screening
test might be a discriminatory factor for the child when the child comes to a certain age. That it
will segregate the infant as incapacitate and it will likewise influence the lives of the current
cripple individuals and shows a pernicious perspective on handicap individuals and decreases
human assorted variety.

2. Write your reflection as a health care provider.

I believe, as a health care provider that these screenings test is a must to lessen the possible
unfortunate outcomes of babies.

3. Personal opinion on the topic.

My personal opinion would be, it is okay to have screening tests though as stated in the given
article that there would be a “reduction in the number of disabled people would have an
adverse effect on human diversity. To eliminate the disabled would be to eliminate a type of
human being who makes a unique contribution to the world.” I believe that these unique people
with disabilities are respected. Yes, human diversity will be affected, but for the betterment of
mankind. We humans and I love the entire disabled people wholeheartedly and accept them as
they are. And it does not mean that they are not accepted if the future has no disabled person
walking it. It is just a beautiful and exciting future to see everyone equal, and not to see one
suffer.

(MAY 7-8, 2020) Life and Death

Nosidal, Eskit G.

MODULE ACTIVITY

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER as BRIEFLY as POSSIBLE (40 points)

1. If you knew you would be put in the same situation as Karen Ann Quinlan or Terri Schiavo,
what would you wish? Why?

 If I were in the situation of Karen Ann Quinlan or Terri Schiavo, I would have wished to
be euthanized. Due to the fact that in the long run, I will likely die and let my
guardian/loved ones suffer a long battle with me. I do not want to be anyone’s
responsibility; I just wanted to die peacefully because it is better than being in a coma.

2. Identify procedures that prolong life that you would be willing to have. Identify those you
would not choose and justify your responses.

 I will only choose insulin administration for what I’ll be willing to have. Since, it is not
costly and it is easy. While I would not choose all the other because of expensiveness.

3. A family member comes to the ambulatory health care setting. She is angry because the
hospital “won’t stop their endless testing” and “keeps trying the impossible with my husband.”
What is your response?

 As a nursing student, I’m not going to be upset with a family member because she is just
shocked and fuming because of the incident. I would rather make her calm, and
collected. Then tell her that it is needed, and all of the actions that the paramedics
made are required protocol for safety.

4. A surgical client with a guarded prognosis initiates a conversation with the physician: “If I’m
not going to make it, don’t let me suffer.” How can the physician respond?

 First, the physician should contact the immediate family for them to know the patient’s
wishes. Then it is the decision of the family to euthanize if unfortunate things come.
5. Under what circumstances might physicians and family members choose not to initiate
heroic measures for a client?

 There should be legal contracts to be initiated before not doing so. But if there is a
chance of fighting the unfortunate things, the family and physicians should still try.

6. How would you deal with the situation if you were a nurse in a hospital nursery in which
orders from the medical staff and family indicate “do not feed” for an infant with serious birth
defects?

 If there is an order that I should not feed the baby, then I would not feed the baby. I’m a
professional and I should not be letting my emotions out.

7. How would you feel about a husband who follows his wife’s request for euthanasia? The
husband is not sure he has made the right decision, and his adult children are critical of his
decision.

 Sadly, even if I have a suggestion, it isn’t right to meddle with a family. Knowing that I
am just a nurse. I shouldn’t be stepping inside their personal space and do what orders
state.

8. In the case of Ted, in which conflict that arose among Ted, the family, and the medical
professionals, where did the power ultimately reside? Explain your answer. Discuss your
personal reaction to Ted’s case. What went right and what went wrong?

 For me, the ultimate turn of events is when Ted is critical and there are so much
unfortunate incidents happen. The medical professionals did the biggest hit with Ted’s
condition. The lack of health care provider, the wrong decisions, and lack of facilities.
What went right happen before the family physician left to attend his family’s memorial.
Then what happened next are all the wrong ones.
(MAY 14-15, 2020) Deciding for the Incompetent

Nosidal, Eskit G.

MODULE ACTIVITY

Deciding for the Incompetent

Learning Outcomes:

This is a continuation of last week’s module which shares the same objectives:

Assessment: (30 points)

Read the Bioethical Case of: Supreme Court of New Jersey: In the Matter of Karen Quinlan, an Alleged
Incompetent.

ACCESS THE CASE HERE: https://practicalbioethics.org/case-studies-study-guide-matter-of-quinlan.html

Prepare the following in response to the case:

4. Brief summary of the story

 On the day of the 15th of April, 1975, there was a girl who passed out and become in a
coma due to bruises, ingesting tranquilizers, and alcohol. Her name is Karen Ann
Quinlan, and she had difficulty in breathing. That is why she is to be put in a respirator.
Her doctors and family had already given up their hope fo Karen's survival. Her family
requested to put out her respirator, then on the 20th of October, 1975 the attorney for
Karen hold the case. There is an issue because it was just an allegation after all of Karen
went through. In actuality, Karen does not need all of those extensive care. How it
relates to the topics learned in this section.

5. How it relates to the topics learned in this section.

  It is relatable to the topics discussed in terms of euthanasia, what legal actions to take
by the health care providers in dealing with patients like Karen, and the ethical and
moral implications that will be encountered.

6. Personal opinion on the topic.

 For me, protocols should be in action first before putting someone into a respirator or
any life devices. The issue is forgiven, since it was a long time ago. Health organizations
surely learned a lot, especially from every unfortunate incident that happen before. We
all grow through defining moments of our life, even the bad things made us the man we
are now. And in terms of the issue, right protocols and decisions are in action right now,
and doctors these days are surely wiser than before knowing the incidents happened
before them.