Your patient questions you      about using fetal tissue implants for the treatment of Parkinson’s      disease. As an advanced practice nurse, how do you respond without      expressing bias opinions? Do you feel your beliefs on this issue will      affect your care for patients involved in this mode of treatment? If you      hold a belief system that is in conflict with this treatment option, what      strategies could you employ that would allow you to meet your patient’s      needs as well as your own? If fetal tissue implants were not an issue for      you, how would you offer guidance to a peer who is facing this dilemma?

As an advanced practice nurse, my response to a patient who asks about using fetal tissue implants for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease would be to provide them with unbiased information on the topic. I would explain that fetal tissue implants involve the transplantation of fetal brain tissue into the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, with the aim of replacing damaged nerve cells that produce dopamine.

I would also inform them that this treatment option is still considered experimental, with limited availability and potential risks and benefits that need to be weighed carefully. I would encourage them to discuss this option further with their healthcare provider to determine if it is an appropriate choice for them.

Regarding my beliefs on this issue, as a healthcare provider, my personal beliefs should not impact the care I provide to my patients. My primary responsibility is to provide unbiased and evidence-based care to all my patients, regardless of their treatment choices.

However, if my personal beliefs conflict with this treatment option, I would need to employ strategies to ensure that I am providing the best care possible for my patients while staying true to my beliefs. These strategies could include seeking advice from colleagues, providing resources to patients that align with their values, and referring patients to other healthcare providers who are more comfortable with this treatment option.

If fetal tissue implants were not an issue for me, I would offer guidance to a peer facing this dilemma by providing them with information on the topic and discussing strategies for providing unbiased care to their patients. I would encourage them to seek support from colleagues and resources to help them navigate this issue in a professional and ethical manner.