Assignment PHI413 Benchmark – Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis
Assignment PHI413 Benchmark – Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis
Assignment PHI413 Benchmark – Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis
PHI413 Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care
Week 5 Assignment
Benchmark – Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis
In addition to the topic study materials, use the chart you completed and questions you answered
in the Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” as the basis
for your responses in this assignment.
Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs in light of the Christian
worldview.
In 200-250 words, respond to the following: Should the physician allow Mike to
continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to
James, or would that mean a disrespect of a patient’s autonomy? Explain your
rationale.
In 400-500 words, respond to the following: How ought the Christian think about sickness and
health? How should a Christian think about medical intervention? What should
Mike as a Christian do? How should he reason about trusting God and treating
James in relation to what is truly honoring the principles of beneficence and
nonmaleficence in James’s care?
In 200-250 words, respond to the following: How would a spiritual needs assessment help the
physician assist Mike determine appropriate interventions for James and for his
family or others involved in his care?
Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected,
and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting
guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to
submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support
articles for assistance.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies:
BS Nursing (RN to BSN)
5.2: Assess for the
spiritual needs and provide appropriate interventions for individuals,
families, and groups.