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10 Apr 2023

AMOA 256

Position Paper: Fetal Tissue Instructions

OVERVIEW

Position papers provide you an opportunity to explore difficult issues. By researching topics that can be sensitive you will have the opportunity to analyze it though your Biblical worldview and academic knowledge. As future health professionals you need to be prepared for difficult situations and discussions.

INSTRUCTIONS

For this position paper, you will consider the ethics of using aborted fetal tissue for medical purposes. The paper must include an examination of both sides of the argument to demonstrate you understand the disagreement among practitioners.

Answer the following question:

Is it okay to use aborted fetal tissue e.g., stem-cells, collagen, etc., for experimentation or transplant purposes? Why or why not? Support your answer with your textbook, peer-reviewed literature, and with Scripture.

 

Your paper should be 10 pages; not including a title page and bibliography. You must use at least 10 peer-reviewed sources; not including your textbook and Scripture, which must be used to support your paper. The paper should be written in current APA formatting.