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THE DEBATE ASSESSMENT: A FEW TIPS BASED ON AN EXAMPLE “Euthanasia should be legalised in Australia” Constructs & demonstrates a reasoned critical argument using ethical (theoretical) frameworks & elective module content to defend an ethical position First speaker introduces the topic , and states which posi tio n the team is defending (e.g. ‘we will convince you that euthanasia should be legalised in Australia’). The first speaker goes on to introduce each member of their team & very briefly out lines what each speaker will be doing (e.g. Susie will define what we mean by the term ‘euthanasia’ and argue that the practice of euthanasia occurs elsewhere under conditions that are controlled and reasonable …., Tom will argue that health care practitio ners have a moral responsibility to alleviate suffering, as required by the principle of beneficence, and to respect patient autonomy …. And, finally, Mary will sum up our arguments and demonstrate that … All speakers should attempt to employ one of the e thical theories studied in this unit (e.g. euthanasia can be justified from a deontological perspective inasmuch as it …). They should also include reference to the principles of health care ethics (e.g. the principle of respect for patient autonomy would require h.c.p’s to …. And the prin ciple of justice w ould rule that …. Of course, a compassionate h.c.p. would see ….). Ethical theories are covered in week 3 of the unit. All speakers would refer to elective eModule material and any other academic sourc es in which the topic of euthanasia is considered from a legal and ethical perspective. For instance, one speaker might refer to an author who ar gues that there is no difference between killing (deliberately ending a patient’s life) and letting die (withd rawing medically futile treatment). They could say: “i f it is ethically and legally acceptable to withdraw medically futile treatment, then it is should follow that euthanasia also be legalised because the outcome is the same” . Or, if a patient wishes to have their lives ended, then, subject to certain conditions (such as those required in countries where euthanasia is already legalised), health care professionals are duty bound to provide it and to object to doing so would be a violation of the principle of respect for patient autonomy . The principles of health care ethics are covered in week 4 of the unit. Other arguments would need to be proposed and defended. Some speakers could address the notion of human dignity and what it means in relation to th e topic. To argue in favour of legalising euthanasia would be to defend the attributed notion of human dignity, but not the intrinsic notion of human dignity (human dignity is discussed in weeks 1 and 2). Human rights are understood to protect human dign ity (week 1) The last speakers should respond to some of the points raised by the opposing team. The final speaker then sums up the team’s points. Argument demonstrates knowledge, understanding and application of national and international ethical frameworks, professional codes of ethics and conduct Some speakers should include reference to international charters , e.g. the UDHR (the negative team could argue that the UDHR was founded on the very basis of human dignity and an equal right to life …. It was a response to the atrocities committed during world war II when some lives (e.g. the disabled) were considered to be ‘unworthy of life’. To legalise euthanasia, would be a return to this very concern . They could also interpret professional code s of ethics to su pport the view that deliberately acting to end a patient’s life is beyond the scope of professional practice and, indeed, contrary to the values promulgated within that code of ethics. If the debate was about research ethics, then the D eclaration of Helsinki would be relevant. Other charters and codes were covered in week one eModule and lecture material and could be drawn on to support arguments in favour of (or opposed to) other topics Argument demonstrates knowledge and understan ding of cultural, social, legal, and spiritual factors influencing health care conduct In a liberal democracy (like Australia), there are different worldviews …. .

Some people object to legalising euthanasia because … (mention cultural, religious, spiritu al factors here). In a multicultural society (like Australia), some people will object to being implicated in … The role of conscientious objection could also be employed in a debate about euthanasia. Health care professionals promote a culture of … and, for this reason, ….. The social organisation of professions …. . Societies in which professionals practice expect that … or, rightly, require that … The role of the law is not to dictate morality … (s ee prescribed text book for further arguments about this matter). The law can be changed or upheld to … Team work A successful team has prepared the debate together so that:  all participants have contributed their (agreed upon) part in the debate  the debate itself has been rehearsed prior to the day, as becomes evident in class. That is, different speaker don’t repeat the same points raised by another speaker  the team arrives to class in time with all the paperwork signed and stapled together before h anding it to the tutor  speakers don’t go over time (or too much under time) – the need to time the debate when practising  team has prepared some responses/ rebuttals to points that the opposing side might argue