Mandatory HIV testing for all pregnant women
Ethical Issue PowerPoint Presentation
The ethical issues presentation will address an ethical issue associated with the practice of nursing. The issue selected for discussion should have clearly identifiable pros and cons that, when analyzed, will allow the student to form a defensible position related to the issue. Principles from identified codes of ethics should be examined in relationship to the issue and position.
The student should address the following:
1. Define the scope of the ethical issue.
2. Examine the scope of the issue as it relates to nursing and principles identified in codes of ethics.
3. Identify at least 2 positions taken on this issue by scholarly experts in the ethics discipline.
4. Explore the future for the issue as it relates to nursing practice.
Answer preview
The practice of mandatory HIV testing for pregnant women raises a lot of queries on its ethical mandate. As much as it is meant to facilitate the wellness of the mother and the fetus, some stakeholders have raised concerns about the ethical legitimacy of is practice. Its practice largely affects nursing and the code of ethics. Critics of the matter usually posse different views that give birth to different stands. The future…
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