For each posted discussion question, the student is expected to:
The original posts must be at least 200 words in length (100+ words for each question)
Discussion responses should demonstrate critical thinking skills and be thoughtful and respectful
Post two responses to the original posts of any other classmates (50+ words for each response)
Posting should ask for clarification, challenge (respectfully) ideas, or describe a situation that illustrates the points being made. Simply agreeing or disagreeing with a post is not adequate
Threaded Discussion:
How do you feel about the use of life-sustaining measures in the face of terminal illness? Examples: Permanent coma? Irreversible chronic illness, such as Alzheimer’s disease? Debilitating Stroke?
How do you feel about particular medical procedures? Examples: mechanical breathing (respirator), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), artificial nutrition and hydration, hospital intensive care, pain relief medication, chemo or radiation therapy, and surgery.
- The original posts must be at least 200 words in length (100+ words for each question)
- Discussion responses should demonstrate critical thinking skills and be thoughtful, promote, and respectful
- Post two responses to the original posts of any other classmates (50+ words per each response)
- Posting should ask for clarification, challenge (respectfully) ideas, or describe a situation that illustrates the points being made. Simply agreeing or disagreeing with a post is not adequate
Threaded Discussion:
- Would you want to be placed in a nursing home if your condition warranted? Why or why not?
- Would you want to have financial matters taken into account when treatment decisions you would make? Why or why not?