Reproductive Rights

Case Analysis Directions

Content Requirements:

Do NOT provide an in depth coverage or report of the case itself but rather analyze it- the findings, the implications. The ‘bigger picture’ – don’t focus on the person but rather the issue at hand.

I. Case Background

A quick summary of the pertinent facts and legal points in the case. Make sure to identify the relevant law.

(1) Be sure to identify who is affected, nature of the problem, key factors, and factors associated with the problem.

(2) Identify who are the key figures most affected by the decision

(3) Identify the public health problem the case is focused on. State the problem meaningfully.

(4) What was the event or series of event that was a catalyst for the case?

(5) Identify what and whose interests are at stake (ie state or federal government, private corporations, personal rights etc)

(6) Use data and sources to support your statements

Keys: Make sure you describe the nature of the case, a statement, identifying and addressing the relevant law, a short summary of the case. Explain who did what to whom and why the case is being presented. Include a summary of the pertinent facts and legal points raised in the case.

II. Reasoning and opinions

Identify how and where this case has been addressed in the courts.

(1) Identify the actions taken by the courts

(2) Where has the case been heard, what was the decision of the case.

(3) Any appeals? How far have the appeals been heard- state, federal?

(4) If this case is being heard in the Supreme Court, identify how each justice voted. What was the decision? Was a policy created? A law upheld?

III. Analysis

This is the most important aspect of the assignment.

(1) Evaluate the significance of the case

(2) Its relationship to other cases, its place in history, and what it shows about the Court,

(3) What impact might the decision have on those not immediately involved

(4) Discuss the impact it has on government, society, and public health implications. Go into depth here.

IV. References

All references must be in APA format. There should be at least 3 references. Refrain from using the textbook. Use the textbook to assist you in identifying a case or where to look for information but do not cite the textbook. Quality sources- peer reviewed journal articles and other references. Governmental organizations count as quality references, stay away from blogs, opinion pieces and news articles. Should be written in Times New Roman font 12. Should be written in APA format and should be around 3-4 pages. References shouldn’t be older than 10 years unless discussing a historical component.

Topics

If you would like to use a case but are unsure if it fits the topic area, please feel free to send an email to cfreaney@monroecollege.edu with topic idea.

(Done)Case Analysis 1 (Due 10/19 at 6:30pm)

Topic: Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Students may use any case as long as it is focused on the topic area of patients rights and responsibilities; death with dignity. Examples of this topic area are below but students are NOT required to use these cases, these are provided for students to get an idea of the topic area.

Terri Schiavo Case

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC557072/

Cruzman v Director, Missouri Department of Health

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12041283

*this source is out of date but provides a little background information on the case.

Sigfrido Torres-Lazarini v US of America

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-1st-circuit/1049196.html

)working on)Case Analysis 2 (Due 11/2 at 6:30pm)

Topic: Reproductive Rights