You will select one of the current ethical issues below and then research and prepare a one-page response. The written response must describe the ethical issue, cite two applicable biblical and ethical principles, cite two scholarly references, be written in current APA format, and expound upon the proper role or conduct of a Christian advanced nurse practitioner. The assignment must be submitted as a Word document.
• Authority of Parents and Consent of Minors: Children are considered incompetent under the law. The medical care of infants and children is authorized by surrogates, namely the parents of the child or other parties authorized by law. It may become necessary to determine the relevance and weight of parental preferences when these preferences conflict with the recommendations of providers. What would you do if a parent’s beliefs or preferences are counter to current recommended medical practice?
• Contraception: Numerous young persons are sexually active in our society, and many do not share Christian beliefs regarding chastity. Assuming there is no gynecological requirement to regulate menstruation , how would you counsel/respond to a young woman or man who requested contraception at a health visit?
