This document outlines the requirements for a student's Personal Code of Ethics (PCE) assignment. The student must write sections of the PCE each week on various ethics topics covered in the course and submit them to the instructor for feedback. The final PCE submission at the end of the course must be at least 1,500 words covering 6 sections and integrating the instructor's feedback. The PCE should be written in a formal academic style without personal stories or references. A sample section and guidelines on style are provided for the student to use as models.

1. The purpose of this assignment is for you to write your own
Personal Code of Ethics (PCE) on the various issues covered in
this course. Beginning in Module/Week 2, you will write a
section of the code of ethics each module/week and submit it to
your instructor for evaluation. Each section must be at least 250
words. The instructor will assess what you have written and
make suggestions for clarification or improvement if necessary.
Once you have received a section back, you will have the
opportunity to revise it based on the instructor’s input. At the
end of the course, you will submit the entire project for a final
grade. The Final Submission must be at least 1,500 words. All
parts of your Personal Code ----------------------of Ethics must
follow current Turabian format.--------------------------
PLEASE NOTE: While this is your own code of ethics, it should
be written in a formal, academic and objective style. You
should avoid all personal stories or references. Also, avoid
being casual in style. Think of this as an official document. You
might Google codes of ethics to get an idea of the style and
manner I am looking for.
You are free and encouraged to refer to sources to support your
view, including Scripture. However, you must write your
Personal Code of Ethics in your own words. Do not just copy
what you have read elsewhere. This is your code; make it your
own. NOTE: Please do not quote or cite any sources in you PCE
except scripture if you choose to do so (scripture is not
required). Obviously your code of ethics is going to be
influenced by what you have read in this course, but please do
not cite it (and certainly do not plagiarize it by stating it word
for word). You do not need to include any lengthy reasoning for
your view unless you deem it necessary, since the code is
simply a statement and brief explanation of the view you hold.

2. However, a brief explanation of your reasoning might be
necessary if your code reflects a position contrary to that
promoted in class. Refer to the presentation “A Christian
Manifesto” in the Module/Week 2 Reading & Study folder as as
a model of the style and manner you should write in. . Your
Personal Code of Ethics will include the 6 sections below and
the final complete submission:
PCE – Preamble
I believe that ethics are integral to positive personality
development, which presents a robust approach in maintaining
an understanding of values and principles that shape my
development. As a Christian, most of my beliefs and values are
developed based on religious doctrine and knowledge of the
word of God. My personal growth is defined based on a highly
integrated system that improves my engagement across different
systems.
Ethical theory
Virtue ethics is the ethical theory that presents a strong focus
on my understanding of different aspects of personal
development. Virtue ethics is defined based on mind, character
and sense of honesty. The integration of these concepts presents
an all-round personality where it is easy to understand what is
right and wrong through an infusion of religious doctrines and
personal understanding of better decisions that help promote a
successful development level.
Values and principles
The significant benefits that form the foundation of my
leadership philosophy include trust, honesty, commitment, and
selflessness. Each of these values plays an integral role in

3. implementing a highly successful system for the better change
process. Improving the overall focus on the need to promote
positive behavior on the wellbeing of different individuals helps
create a more specific system that helps maintain a secure
change process. The fear of God is the foundation of spiritual
and personal greatness.
A statement about the value and limitations of medicine and
medical care.
Medicine is integral to improve healthcare and individual
wellbeing. Different individuals have varied beliefs that predict
their level of development and commitment to medical care.
Medical care is supposed to be practiced following strong
personal religious beliefs.
A statement about the nature, purpose, and treatment of
suffering
Suffering is a result of sin and a wrong decision that individuals
undertake. Different settings have different values, principles,
and regulations. Complying to this code of conduct across
different settings limit suffering.
PCE - Beginning of life
Question 1
Life begins at conception, which is a vital aspect that should be
considered in determining human development. Making better
choices during child development begin with engaging the
mother and ensuring that they subscribe to better issues that
promote a sense of being. Consideration of fetus as human
means that there is a greater understanding of important element
that help emphasize the need to respect humanity. The time
when life begins has been a major issue within the society,

4. considering that different individuals argue differently with
major emphasis being on abortion. However, life starts in a
mother's womb, which must be adequately assessed to improve
fetal development (Dale, 2018).
Moral status, in this case, presents an understanding of the need
to embrace positive behaviour. It is vital to protect life and
ensure that the development process is not compromised. I
believe in fetal viability, and thus it is essential to protect
individual development which presents a more organized and
overall commitment to improved outcomes in fetal development
(Schopf, 2019). Acquiring moral status in fetal development is
defined differently. An essential factor that needs to be assessed
in this case is an expert assertion on the moral status of a fetus.
According to opponents of abortion, a fetus gains moral status
after it has been determined that they can survive outside the
womb. However, this statement has not fully taken into
consideration that life begins at inception.
The ability of the fetus surviving outside the womb is based on
external factors which vary across different settings. This makes
it difficult to conclude on the moral status of the fetus.
Therefore fetal development presents a more effective and
transparent emphasis on better processes which define fetal
development. As the fetus continues to grow, their moral status
keeps growing, which offer a highly effective on the need to
understand and manage life because it is precious since
conception.
Question 2
Human person encompasses different aspects which provide a
detailed understanding of better processes which help identify
significant changes that help in maintaining a highly successful
focus on human development. Human social order is explained
based on specific elements that define better change processes.

5. The two constructs that help explain individual development
involve existential and relational construct. Being a human
person is an important aspect which focuses on transforming
human development based on different concepts. Implementing
positive change help guide and build a strong relationship that
shapes personal development (Stroe, Knap & Stroe, 2018).
There are different factors that help in promoting a strong
consideration of individual attributes which include reason,
morality, self-consciousness or consciousness as well as being
within a culturally established form of social relations. These
elements help maintain a more significant commitment to better
processes which help keep a strong commitment to the need for
self-identity and overall consideration of improved
understanding of human wellbeing.
Question 3
Abortion is an issue that has been assessed over the years with a
clear emphasis on better changes which help maintain a stronger
consideration of better changes which help promote a successful
determination of improved outcomes. Abortion should not be
allowed mainly as a result of the moral status of the fetus.
Abortion violates the individual right to life. The right to life is
a fundamental right that is enjoyed by all individuals across the
world. No individual has a right to cut short the power of
another individual regardless of the current issue. The life of
any individual must be protected regardless of the underlying
difficulties. The unborn child has the right not to be killed as
well as the right to be provided with everything that can ensure
that their life is protected. The decision to conduct abortion is
against the principles of growth and consideration of life as
sacred (Schopf, 2019).
Question 4

6. A significant exception that should be considered in this case
should be when the life of the mother is compromised. The life
of the fetus is essential and thus present a more transparent and
practical understanding of the wellbeing of the mother. When
the life of the mother is in danger. In this case, it is essential to
prioritize the mother and ensure that they are protected while
allowing for abortion to be conducted. Abortion can also be
allowed when a physician advises that abortion is the best
decision to protect the health of the mother (McHaffie, 2018).
The emphasis on restoring life should be given precedence than
a decision to abort. There are significant issues regarding the
right to abortion from a legal and ethical perspective. From a
legal perspective, everyone has a right to live their life as they
please, although this does not involve infringing the rights of
others. Performing an abortion without any serious medical
concern is an infringement to the rights of the unborn baby.
Question 5
There is a need to protect children regardless of what their
future held. Improving individual development and overall
understanding of these changes present a highly successful
context where it would be possible to manage improved
outcomes. Advocating for the killing of newborns offer an
entirely different perspective in understanding humanity. The
decision that is undertaken focuses on promoting improved
behaviour and development of better processes that help in
maintaining a strong focus on humanity. Stereotypes should not
guide human conduct.
PCE: End of Life
The scientific definition of death is that the brain and other
vital organs of a person cease to function and it becomes
impossible to reverse the functioning. The two main methods

7. for determining the death of a person are to check whether the
pulse of the patient has stopped or to check whether the person
is breathing or not. Either of the two methods can be used to
determine the death of a person.
The purpose of euthanasia is to relieve a person of pain through
bringing death. There is a clear distinction between active
euthanasia and passive euthanasia. In passive euthanasia, the
patient is not given any medical care to bring an early death.
Oppositely, patients are assisted through drugs to bring an early
death. Many people feel very thirsty at the time of death. It is
very important to serve water to the dying person. Dying
persons are usually unable to drink water from a glass. The
person could be served water using a spoon. I think that it is
immortal to commit suicide and it is even more immoral to help
a person in committing suicide.
A person who is on the verge of death needs emotional support
from the family members. All family members should try to
spend maximum time with the person who is near death. Friends
should also be there along with the family. They can show
emotional support to the dying person by holding hands. The
majority of the people become very religious when they feel
that their life is soon going to end. It is very important to
provide a religious environment for the person who is at the end
of life. For example, the bible can be recited in front of the
person. This gives peace of mind to the person.
PCE – Procreative Technology
A statement concerning a general view of procreative
technology in light of the moral objections often raised.
Procreative technology empowers women to take control of
their reproductive potential. It involves practices that are
considered immoral in almost all the major religions of the

8. world. Procreative technology is very useful for women who
have infertility problems. The use of this technology increases
the chance of a woman to get pregnant. The main objection
raised against this technology is its application in birth control.
The moral objection against contraception techniques is that it
might lead to embryo disposal.
An affirmation of the moral safeguards necessary to limit
technology (what standards or limitations are necessary)
Many standards and limitations are necessary to limit the use of
this technology. Strict limitations are required to prevent the
misuse of this technology. The limit can be placed that a
pregnant woman can only opt for abortion before a certain
number of months. The standard for doctors and nursing staff
should be set to choose a fertility-centric approach instead of a
fertility-control approach for birth control. It must be ensured
that the use of technology leaves no side effects on the
reproductive ability of women using technology.
Your position on birth control in general and the particular
methods you consider acceptable and unacceptable.
There are a lot of methods of birth control. In my opinion, the
most acceptable method for birth control is the use of condoms.
It not only ensure birth control but it also provides protection
against dangerous STDs like HIV and AIDS. Another method
for birth control is the use of birth control injections. These are
very effective in birth control and it has minimum side effects.
Non-technical methods like pulling out method are very natural.
Pull out method is not very effective. Contraception pills are
not accepted in almost all major religions. The method I
consider to be totally unacceptable is abortion. I find it very
immoral and I think it is equal to killing a baby. That’s why I
consider it to be unacceptable.

9. Your view on artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and
surrogacy parenting.
I think that artificial insemination is an acceptable method
because it does not involve any immoral practice. It just does
not involve sexual intercourse. I have mixed views about Vitro
fertilization. I think that surrogate parenting is like hiring a
mother on rent. It is very painful for a woman to hand over her
baby to another person.
PEC-Genetic Ethics
Personal development is defined by my ability to adapt to
different issues that help in maintaining a more influential
change development platform. I believe that maintaining a high
level of integrity, trustworthiness, respect, and honesty will
improve my commitment both within the personal and
professional commitment. Understanding others is a crucial
aspect of improving the level of interaction. Fostering positive
relations with individuals across different settings provides an
improved platform that helps create a highly integrated focus on
personal development. Embracing diversity is a fundamental
principle that defines relations with other individuals from
different cultural settings. The level of commitment presents a
well-organized system that maintains a more exceptional
platform for change and empowerment.
My ultimate goal is to be an all-round individual who interacts
with individuals from different regions without significant
challenges. Building a good rapport with others is the
foundation of success since every other activity is undertaken
both in professional and personal development involves
interaction with others.
A general statement about the values and limitations of genetic
intervention

10. Genetic intervention should focus on solving the existing
medical challenges and not to create a situation where
individuals use it for non-medical reasons. Every individual is
created in an image of God; hence genetic intervention should
only be utilized in controlling severe genetic deformity.
View concerning genetic screening and possible ethical
problems
Controlling genetic deformity involves a severe medical
condition that can be prevented is there is an intervention.
Therefore genetic screening presents a different approach to the
current treatment interventions, although it should be adopted in
helping control negative traits. The ethical issues involved in
this case revolve around religious principles, which emphasize
the fact that the reproductive process should not be changed
using scientific methods even if the procedure undertaken is
likely to improve on an individual life.
View concerning cell therapy
Cell therapy is a controversial issue, although there is a need to
identify the context within which this intervention is
undertaken. A physician should be involved in providing a
review on whether cell therapy is necessary based on the
underlying complications. Every individual has a right to
health. This should inform any decision that is undertaken.
Views on genetic enhancement and eugenics, both positive and
negative
Genetic improvement is against the principles of reproduction,
which is against the significant religious beliefs that are
defined. It is crucial to assess the different underlying situations
that need to be undertaken to help in promoting a more

11. influential platform where better healthcare decisions can be
made.
References
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PEC-Clinical Ethics
Maintaining a significant focus on the needs of others plays a
vital role in creating an interactive environment where it is
possible to make informed decisions. Respect for others and
maintaining a high level of integrity are essential in my code of
ethics.
Clinical ethics
Informed consent
Informed consent is an agreement to undertake a specific
activity based on certain guidelines that have been developed. It
is important to seek consent when carrying out a medical
procedure because a patient has a right to consent or object
based on the explanation of the procedure and how they are
likely to be affected based on the decision they make. A patient
has a right to refuse consent when they feel the procedure will
compromise their health or beliefs.

12. View on paternalism
Paternalism is a decision undertaken that limits another
individual liberty or autonomy. Healthcare providers have a
right to provide accurate information to their patients and allow
patients to decide for themselves when they are in the capacity
to do so. However, paternalism might be necessary for a
situation where the patient cannot consent, and a healthcare
provider believes that paternalism will help improve patient
health and wellbeing.
View on deception
Healthcare providers should always focus on providing honest
responses to their patients regardless of how hard the
information is for the patients to take. However, there is a need
for healthcare workers to prepare patients for any eventuality so
that there is no major negative influence on any medical
information that is being shared.
View on confidentiality
Confidentiality is a major issue in healthcare. The protection of
patient information is a vital aspect of healthcare and should be
taken seriously by all healthcare providers. Sharing patient
information is unethical as well as illegal.
View on solving a healthcare conflict
Healthcare conflict should be resolved positively without much
drama considering the sensitive nature of the healthcare service
industry. Any issue within healthcare should be addressed
without compromising the quality and safety of patients. A
negative perception of the ability to provide quality healthcare
has created a different approach within which it is possible to
help in maintaining a better platform for change and overall

13. decision making in healthcare.
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