Medical Ethics: Organ Transplant Case Study | Healthcare Health Science Activity

Engage students in an interactive, real-world ethical dilemma with "Who Gets the Heart?", a thought-provoking activity focused on medical ethics, organ donation, and critical decision-making.

Activity Overview:

Objective: Students will work in groups to evaluate and rank candidates for a heart transplant based on ethical and medical considerations.

How It Works:
✔️ Students take on the role of a Medical Science and Ethics Committee deciding who receives a heart transplant.
✔️ They analyze seven patients, discuss medical and ethical factors, and rank them based on who should receive the heart.
✔️ Groups present and debate their choices with the class.
✔️ The lesson wraps up with a class discussion on ethics, biases, and decision-making in healthcare.

What’s Included:

✅ Seven Patient Profiles – Detailed scenarios for student analysis.
✅ Ranking Worksheet – A structured way for students to assess and justify their choices.
✅ Class Discussion Guide – Thought-provoking questions to spark debate.

Why You’ll Love This Activity:

✔ Encourages critical thinking & ethical reasoning
✔ Fosters teamwork & communication skills
✔ Real-world application of medical ethics
✔ Engaging & debate-driven lesson format

Perfect for Health Science, Biomedical Science, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ethics, and Critical Thinking courses! Designed for high school students and adaptable for virtual or in-person learning.

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KEYWORDS: healthcare case study, healthcare ethics, healthcare activity, healthcare decision making, high school healthcare

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