Ethical Dilemma- Should parents be able to refuse vaccines for their Children

Ethical Dilemma- Should parents be able to refuse vaccines for their Children?
Purpose
For this assignment, you will examine an ethical dilemma that exists in pediatric settings. You will examine the ethical
dilemma from two opposing positions and consider ethical principles, conflict between the principles and the relationship
of the ANA Code of Ethic’s provisions in relation to both positions. You will also discuss potential resources, possible
outcomes of both positions and develop a plan for resolving the issue (for patient, family and the nurse). You will submit
an individual paper grounded in scholarly sources with a reflection on your values.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

Provides individualized comprehensive care for children and their families with multiple health problems in
institutions and community care settings from birth through adolescence. (PO 1)
Utilizes critical thinking skills in clinical decision making in the care of pediatric clients. (PO 4)
Utilizes legal, ethical, and professional standards and principles, including those related to child abuse recognition
and intervention, as a basis for pediatric clinical decision‐making. (PO 6)
Utilize research findings as a basis for nursing interventions in pediatric healthcare settings and the development
of professional nursing papers. (PO 8)

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