1. Describe how legal principles can conflict with religious beliefs in the hospital setting.

2. Describe the role of a Healthcare Ethics Committee, and give an example of a case they may be involved in.

3. Describe the distinctions among wrongful birth, wrongful life, and wrongful conception. What is your opinion on these issues as a legal cause of action?

4. Describe the difference between active and passive euthanasia. Describe the difference between voluntary and involuntary euthanasia.

5. Describe 3 different types of patient events that are reportable under state laws.

6. From your reading what case or scenario did you find the most interesting? Describe why you found it interesting.

7. Find a current news article or court case (last 3 years) that discusses a wrongful birth, wrongful life, wrongful conception, or euthanasia case or scenario. Give a brief overview of the case facts, issues to consider, and why you found it interesting.

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