Module- Case Assignment
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTHCARE
Overview
As a healthcare professional, it is your responsibility to be ethically sound. You have an essential responsibility to effectively apply ethical reasoning to crucial decisions. One method of elevating your ethical reasoning abilities is through the practice, reading, and understanding of case studies. While every case is not identical, the review of ethical case studies prepares you for similar incidents that may arise.
Case Assignment
In a 3-page paper complete the following:
1. Identify each case that you have selected.
2. Explain in detail the ethical issue of each case.
3. Identify the ethical principle(s) that have been violated in the cases.
4. Explain from a healthcare professional perspective, what you would have done differently in the case.
You are to support your analysis and views with at least 3 scholarly references (e.g., peer-reviewed journals).
Assignment Expectations
1. Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to justify/support your analysis.
2. Limit your response to a maximum of 3 pages.
3. Support your proposal with peer-reviewed articles, with at least 3 references. Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.