The Trolley Problem Described in Your Text Has Many Variations

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Essay

The trolley problem described in your text has many variations. One of them goes as follows: "You are a surgeon and have five patients who each need a different organ transplant. No acceptable donor for any of them can be found, until one day a healthy traveler comes to your office and is the perfect donor for all five patients. Are there any circumstances under which it would be morally acceptable to kill this person to save the lives of five others?" Based on the study of Greene and colleagues, which areas of your brain did you likely use when thinking about this ethical dilemma?

Recognize organizations and settings where community-based healthcare is practiced.

Analyze the impact of community health nursing interventions on public health issues.

Understand the role of community health nurses in epidemiology and public health.

Identify the core competencies required for effective community health nursing.

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Definitions:

Cesarean-Section

This is an operative method for childbirth, involving cuts in the mother's abdomen and womb.

Julius Caesar

A Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.

C-Section

An operation to give birth, involving the creation of incisions in the abdominal and uterine walls.

Fetal Distress

A sign that a fetus is not well, often indicated by abnormal heart rates or reduced movement, and may require medical intervention.