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Stem Cell Research and Nursing
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Stem Cell Research and Nursing
This paper explores stem cell research and the implications for nursing theory and practice.
2,473 words (approx. 9.9 pages) |
7 sources |
MLA | 2007
Paper Summary:
This paper discusses the ground-breaking technology, stem cell therapy, and the moral concerns involved. The paper discusses how issues such as cloning and stem cell research are aspects that have a direct and important impact on nursing theory as well as on nursing practice. The paper stresses that the modern nurse will have to answer moral and ethical questions and must therefore be aware of the often complex social and cultural implications of the various technologies that he or she has to endorse or apply.Outline:
Introduction and overview
Stem cell research and nursing
From the Paper:
"Many healing techniques being developed by scientists today are more focused on curing the cause of the illness rather than only treating the symptoms. One such technique is stem cell therapy, which is a ground-breaking technology being applied experimentally to cure a wide range of human disorders by replacing diseased or dysfunctional cells with healthy, functioning ones taken from human embryos, also referred to as technology's babies."Sample of Sources Used:
- Bedford-Strohm, H. (2002). Sacred Body? Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning. The Ecumenical Review, 54(3), 240+. Retrieved May 6, 2007, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5000831235
- Chamberlain, B. ( 2005) The Power of the Stem Cell: Understanding Scientific, Ethical, and Political Implications for Nurses. New Jersey Nurse: Nov/Dec 2005
- Greco, Karen E. ( 2003) Nursing in the genomic era: nurturing our genetic nature. MedSurg Nursing : October 1, 2003
- Hall, S. S. (2006). Stem Cells: A Status Report. The Hastings Center Report, 36(1), 16+. Retrieved May 6, 2007, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5014291885
- Human Embryo' - A biological definition. Retrieved May 7, 2007, from http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/embryos/information/_files/humanembryo.pdf
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Stem Cell Research and Nursing (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Stem-Cell-Research-and-Nursing/97684
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"Stem Cell Research and Nursing" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Stem-Cell-Research-and-Nursing/97684>
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