Ethical Issues in Health Sciences

Warwick High School's Governor's Health Sciences Academy offers students unique learning experiences in medical fields. Under Dr. Marjorie Guisao-Wallace, students in Project Lead the Way courses engage in hands-on activities with pig hearts, donated by Smithfield Foods, to learn surgical skills and explore heart anatomy. The program includes practical exercises simulating medical professionals' work, such as pathologists and cardiac surgeons. Students also discuss ethical and moral issues related to organ donation, preparing them for future medical careers.

What is the primary goal of Warwick High School's Health Sciences Academy?

• To provide culinary arts training

• To focus on sports and physical education

• To prepare students for careers in various medical fields

• To teach students about general science

What unique learning experience did Dr. Marjorie Guisao-Wallace provide to her students?

• A virtual reality tour of a hospital

• Hands-on practice with pig hearts

• A field trip to a medical museum

• A lecture series by famous doctors

Why are pig hearts used in the students' learning activities?

• They are more durable for practice

• They are less expensive than other organs

• They are easier to obtain than human hearts

• They are similar in structure, size, and function to human hearts

Which medical professional's perspective did students NOT explore during their heart studies?

• Pathologist

• Neurologist

• Cardiologist

• Forensic technician

What surgical skills did students practice during their heart exploration?

• Performing brain surgery

• Administering vaccines

• Making incisions and sutures

• Conducting eye exams

What important lesson did students learn about organ donors?

• The importance of showing respect to organ donors

• How to become an organ donor

• The process of organ donation

• How to preserve organs for donation

What ethical topics did students discuss during their lessons?

• The legality of cloning

• Moral, legal, and ethical issues related to organ donation

• The ethics of animal testing

• The impact of technology on privacy

How will the hands-on experience with pig hearts benefit students in their future careers?

• It will make them experts in veterinary science

• It will provide practical skills for medical careers

• It will help them become better athletes

• It will improve their artistic abilities