1. Analyze the role of U.S. pharmaceutical companies in the health care industry, and give your opinion on whether or not you believe the protocols used in their business transactions falls under moral considerations. Defend or critique the pharmaceutical industry's use of direct to consumer (DTC) ads in order to advertise its business. Provide a rationale for your response.

2. Interpret the reason behind the perceived shortage of physicians in the U.S. highlighted in the text. Debate whether or not hospitals should hire more trained nurses to relieve the burden posed by the shortage of physicians. Compare the primary roles that health administrators play in a public setting versus a private setting. Critique or defend the quality of health care that patients receive through public versus private health services.