Read the Critical Thinking Exercise on Page 197 and write at least a 300-word essay (use the style you prefer-APA, MLA, etc.). Use all of the discussion topics at the bottom of the page as your points . If youuse any outside references be sure to include a “Works Cited” page.
Hernani Fermin, a 35-year-old married father, was diagnosed HIV positive 2 years ago. He is a sales representative for a nationally recognized pharmaceutical company, and his hectic travel schedule is beginning to take a toll on his health. A few weeks ago, his doctor suggested he rethink his career goals. You know, stress and this disease dont mix, Dr. Wettstein reminded him, Why dont you look for something closer to home?
That evening over lasagna his wife Emily suggested teaching. Hernani had enjoyed sharing the challenging concepts of math and science with seventh graders during the 6 years he had taught in a rural school upstate. It was only the financial demands of Kim and Kilis birth 7 years ago that had tempted him into the better-paying field of pharmaceuticals.
Hernani sent out resumes for the next 5 weeks. Finally, one was well received by South Hills Mid- dle School. They had an opening in their math department, plus a need for someone to coach after-school athletics, and they wanted to meet with him. He hadnt interviewed since the twins were born. He thought about the questions normally askedwould there be some questions about his health? Being HIV positive shouldnt have any bearing on his ability to teach, but par- ents might be concerned about having him coach. And it might disqualify him for the schools health insurance policy. Hernani believed in honesty, but what would happen if he revealed his HIV status?
Suggested Discussion Topics
1. Do you think Hernani should reveal his HIV status to South Hills Middle School? If so, why? If not, why not?
2. Do you think South Hills Middle School would hire Hernani for a coaching job if they knew he was HIV positive? Why or why not? Would the possibility of a sports injury, and the bloodborne transmission of HIV, affect their decision?
3. If South Hills Middle School decided that Hernani was not suitable for a coaching job, would they still consider him for the teaching position?
4. How would you feel if your child were in a class Hernani was teaching or on one of the teams he was coaching? Why?
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