Describe how you, as the surgeon, or nurse, would address a patients religious or spiritual needs if the risks of a complex surgical procedure appear to be threatening.
Choose one of the following videos to address for your assignment.
#1. Wrong-Operation Doctor Attached you will find the transcripts for each video.
Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.
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The Pain of Wrong Site SurgeryLinks to an external site.
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Judgment Upheld in Arkansas Brain Surgery LawsuitLinks to an external site.
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National Quality ForumLinks to an external site.
Assignment Discussion Questions
1. Discuss the issues of integrity in this case.
2. Should criminal charges be considered in this case, if accurately reported? Discuss your answer.
3. Why did you choose to respond to this story?
4. How is integrity displayed in your clinical setting?
#2. Cheneys Staff Cuts Testimony on Warming
Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.
· The full story
Cheney’s Staff Cut Testimony On WarmingLinks to an external site.
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CDC on Air QualityLinks to an external site.
Assignment Discussion Questions
1. Discuss how headlines such as this affect your opinion of politicians.
2. At the end of our days, the most basic principles of life–trust and survival–are on trial. What is your verdict, if you believe there was a cover-up?.
3. Why did you choose to respond to this story?
4. How are government and political trust displayed in your clinical setting?
#3. Surgeon Uses Ministry in Medical Practice
Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.
· The full story:
Praying with patients: A Dallas surgeon finds a way to put ministry into practiceLinks to an external site.
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Should Your Doctor Pray With You?Links to an external site.
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South Korean Hospitals Shut Over MERS Fears; 11th Person DiesLinks to an external site.
· Note the picture in this article
Assignment Discussion Questions
1. Discuss the pressure, if any, placed on the patient to responding to the suggestion of prayer prior to surgery.
2. Describe how you, as the surgeon, or nurse, would address a patients religious or spiritual needs if the risks of a complex surgical procedure appear to be threatening.
3. Why did you choose to respond to this story?
4. How is religion or faith displayed in your clinical setting?
NURS_521_DE – Paper/Essay Rubric
NURS_521_DE – Paper/Essay Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
16 to >13.76 pts
Proficient
The writer clearly and effectively responds to the assignment.
13.76 to >12.0 pts
Approaches Proficiency
The response to the assignment is generally adequate, but may not be thorough.
12 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writer does not respond to the assignment.
16 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus and Detail
12 to >10.32 pts
Proficient
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
10.32 to >9.0 pts
Approaches Proficiency
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.
9 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The topic and main ideas are not clear.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
8 to >6.88 pts
Proficient
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.
6.88 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Proficiency
The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.
6 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.
8 pthe assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.
3.44 to >3.0 pts
Approaches Proficiency
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.
3 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing.
4 pts
Total Points: 40
