Nursing

Q 1 _ The four principles, especially in the context of bioethics in the United States, has often been critiqued for raising the principle of autonomy to the highest place, such that it trumps all other principles or values. How would you rank the importance of each of the four principles? How do you believe they would be ordered in the context of the Christian biblical narrative? Refer to the topic study materials in your response.

Q 2
What do the four parts of the Christian biblical narrative (i.e., creation, fall, redemption, and restoration) say about the nature of God and of reality in relation to the reality of sickness and disease? From where would one find comfort and hope in the light of illness according to this narrative? Explain in detail each part of the narrative above and analyze the implications.

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Nursing Questions Analysis

The Principle of Bioethics

The healthcare sector heavily relies on the principles of bioethics to deliver quality patient care. These principles are respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice. The principle of autonomy is believed to be the most relevant one in bioethics in the US, where it trumps the relevance of the other tenets. It dates back to ancient Greece, where people based sovereignty and freedom as key factors meant to counter the foreign powers (Matloba, 2018). Thus, it exists as a principle utilized in ancient times and has increasingly found its way into the modern care setting. All the bioethics principles are relevant in the care industry. Given a chance to rank each in line with its importance, I would place the nonmaleficence principle as the first approach. I believe that healthcare professionals have a key duty to protect patients from any harm. The principle of beneficence comes second, followed by autonomy, and finally justice. In line with the Christian biblical narratives, these principles correlate with the need to take care of others. As the Bible says in Galatians 6:10, “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone.”

Biblical Context and the Reality of Sickness and Diseases

The Christian biblical context supports the handling and management of illnesses. As Thompson (2015) believes, healing, health, and wholeness are based on the Biblical context. Anyone exposed to a disease or associated condition should always turn to the Bible for guidance. In line with the creation, fall, redemption, and restoration contexts, humans learn about relying on God to overcome all the challenges they encounter. God is always there and ready to listen to his people. Thus, when exposed to any form of sickness and disease, human beings need to turn to God and present their challenges to Him. During the fall of humankind in the Bible, God portrayed his love for the world when he redeemed people from suffering. This describes God’s desire to protect and save his people even when they go against his wishes. During the creation and fall, God made humankind in his image, but they turned and disobeyed him. After confessing their sins, God forgave and restored them. Overall, each of these biblical narratives highlights God’s provision for his people. When exposed to diseases and illnesses, God can heal and restore when his people turn to him.

References

Motloba, P. D. (2018). Understanding of the principle of Autonomy (Part 1). South African Dental Journal, 73(6), 418-420.

Thompson, L. S. (2015). Bringing Healing, Health, and Wholeness to a Broken Church: A biblical critique of Pentecostal healing praxis (Doctoral dissertation, University of Aberdeen).