For Topic 6, we discuss ethics. Bioethicists often refer to the four basic principles of health care ethics when evaluating the merits and difficulties of medical procedures. Ideally, for a medical practice to be considered “ethical”, it must respect all four of these principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence.

n a 250-350 word essay, summarize the two main principles of ethics discussed in the text. Explain the composition and role of an ethics committee.

Requirements for organization and presentation of each paper:

In the upper left hand corner of your paper, provide your name, the topic #, the date, and the title of your assignment. A cover sheet is not required.
Summarize your research; do not copy word for word from the book, the internet, or any other source (plagiarism policies will be enforced).
Use 12-point font, Times New Roman; double space your essay.
Include a reference page at the end of your essay. Properly cite and reference all sources used, but does not have to be completed in APA format.