Write a 2-3 page paper that explains and defends your view on the issue of whether or not patients with no other treatment options have a moral right to unproven drugs._x000D_
Many doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and other health care workers are involved in medical research. The field of medicine is not limited to the direct treatment of patients but also involves the continued expansion of medical research. A large part of such research is clinical research, which puts patients into the role of experimental subjects. This raises a number of challenging questions for health care ethics, many of which follow from the fact that physicians, nurses, and others involved in clinical research have a dual role. As researchers, they are committed to generating new knowledge about diseases, developing new treatments and drug therapies, and, in general, helping to improve the welfare of human beings by eliminating or controlling diseases and increasing longevity. However, researchers involved in clinical research must also be committed to the highest quality care for individual patients taking part in research studies. This assessment explores some of the ethical issues that clinical research raises and some of the safeguards in place to protect the interBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:_x000D_
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Competency 1: Articulate ethical issues in health care._x000D_
Explain how the principle of informed consent is relevant to these issues._x000D_
Explain the costs and benefits of offering unapproved experimental drugs to patients._x000D_
Competency 2: Apply sound ethical thinking related to a health care issue._x000D_
Identify relevant ethical theories and moral principles._x000D_
Articulate arguments using examples for and against offering pre-approved drugs to wider pools of patients._x000D_
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with health care professionals._x000D_
Exhibit proficiency in clear and effective academic writing skills.ests of patients involved in research._x000D_
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines._x000D_
Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages._x000D_
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point._x000D_