Bioethics Human Papillomavirus and HPV Vaccine

Abstract

This paper will discuss what the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is. Ethical questions posed are “Should the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine be required? If yes at what age and should it be required for both boys and girls? During the paper another ethical question that will be discussed is, “On what basis should parents be permitted to refuse and be exempt from the mandate”? An analysis of the Human papillomavirus will explain what is HPV, how it is passed between people, any symptoms that could occur, and information about treatment, vaccines, and prevention. The role and responsibilities of the Family Nurse Practitioner, clinical aspects, scientific evidence, conflicts, social issues, contextual facts and stakeholders will all be discussed. In addition bioethical principles autonomy, informed consent, beneficence, non-malfeasance, and justice will be discussed that are relevant and applicable to the ethical issues associated with the Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccine.