Using the ACE online library, research the cases involving Karen Ann Quinlan, Nancy Cruzan, and other similar cases.Using the IRAC method (Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion), provide an analysis o ...
Medicare, Medicaid, and most private health insurers provide a variety of end-of-life (palliative) care services for patients who are hospitalized or in hospice care, and families can also qualify for caregiver support services. The types of services and out-of-pocket expenses vary widely, though, with debates about responsibilities and costs.
In this assignment, you will select a case for which you are familiar or have an interest involving end-of-life care decisions. You will prepare a case analysis using the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) method.
Step 1. Research
Using the ACE online library, research the cases involving Karen Ann Quinlan, Nancy Cruzan, and other similar cases.
Step 2. Analyze
Using the IRAC method (Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion), provide an analysis of a case. See information about the IRAC method linked on the Learning Objects page.
Step 3. Discuss
Discuss the role of culture, ethics, and law in the decision-making process.
Step 4. Summarize
Summarize the case and describe the impact of the case on today's laws on end-of-life care decisions.
Step 5. Reflect
Write a conclusion reflecting on the status of healthcare regulation and its effects on ethical considerations such as end-of-life decisions. What do you feel is the role of a healthcare administrator in influencing regulations and ethics within healthcare organizations? See the Learning Objects page for some possible resources to consider in your reflection.
Step 6. Compile
Compile all content from Steps 1-5 into a 2-to-4-page, APA-formatted paper along with title and references pages.
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