Bshs305 Ethical Scenarios Worksheet

The problem solving methods that might be helpful to assist Jerry in making an ethical decision would be to establish trust with the patient and become aware of the problem. Then analyze the problems and decide on a plan with the patient. He will then want to make sure he reinforces the commitment to the patient and activate the plan. Last, he will follow through with the task and monitor everything until the situation is taken care of.

1. Shaw and Barry distinguish two different forms of utilitarianism. What are these two forms? Briefly describe each and use examples.

Client has a lack of social support network. No information regarding Alex's childhood, adolescence has been provided. Client mentioned that her father died of a heart attack to Dan but indicated that he was alive but later on we find out that he actually did die of a heart attack. She never discusses her family she was more into her lover’s family. There is no information regarding family history of mental illness, or substance abuse disorder.

In chapter 2 of the Ethics Primer Svara discusses many important ideas. Some of these included the importance of people who work for the government doing their civic duty , 3 types of ethical reasonings brought up by a student, and Lawrence Kholbergs model of moral judgement. In the book Svara brings up how people in certain roles have a job to do. They must meet the expectations expected of them or they aren’t serving the public in a full capacity. As you read on the 3 types of ethical reasonings are discussed. They are virtue, principle, and to be a public employee. This student I feel has a pretty spot on idea of how people should act. Honesty and following the law are just things ethically sound people should be doing. It doesn't take a genious to understand right from wrong. Finally a major point of the chapter discussed Lawrence Kohlberg and his model of moral judgement. “Lawrence kholberg (1981) offers a model of moral judgement to help understand how the capacity for ethical reasoning develops and explains the motives for acting at different stages of development”.(23) More specifically he gives the six stages of maturity children go through. These being punishment and obedience, instrumental relativist, good boy;nice girl, society maintaining/law and order, social contract, universal ethical

Your client Sue is a Social Work Assistant. In your last session she disclosed that she is concerned that on a recent home visit, herself and a senior colleague did not follow the necessary policies and procedures. They had visited a family with a history of neglect and domestic violence and did not ask to see the child or enter the home, both these actions are prescribed as appropriate as part of their work.

Potential ethical issues with this case is the sexuality of the clients but Human service professionals provide services without discrimination or preference based on age, ethnicity, culture, race, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Also obtaining or sharing information with Todd’s psychiatrist Human service professionals protect the integrity, safety, and security of client records. All written client information that is shared with other professionals, except in the course of professional supervision, must have the client 's prior written consent. A legal issue is the fact that Reggie is physical with Todd and although it was the past, if it happened again I must keep in mind If it is suspected that danger or harm may occur to the client or to others as a result of a client 's behavior, the human service professional acts in an appropriate and professional manner to protect the safety of those individuals. This may involve seeking consultation, supervision, and/or breaking the confidentiality of the relationship. Also Reggie smokes marijuana which is not good for urine tests with his parole officer along with Todd’s cocaine use. Human service professionals protect the client 's right to

What was most useful to me was the Ethical boundary worksheet. This worksheet took me through a systematic process of identifying my professional and personal boundary weaknesses and strengths and how they related to my personal/emotional responses throughout my life. The attraction portion of the exercise compelled me to take an in-depth and personal view of what are my primary influences toward this topic. Finally, it provided me a freedom to formulate an awareness plan of action for future reference as it pertains to my professional development.

* --Is it ethical for an employer to require as a condition of employment or use as a consideration for advancement promotion, that an employee participate in organizations apart from the business (ie. community non-profit organizations)?  Does the type or nature of the organization make a difference?

The patient was placed on HOLD to see the writer to address his non-compliance with treatment. The patient was reminded about his Step 3 of the patient engagement. According to the patient as the writer reviewed the patient case history of his no show for counseling, group attendance, and continuously AWOL, the patient only response was, " I, know." The writer then inquired of the patient efforts to engage in mental health services through ICRC. The patient admits that he haven't done the intake when the deadline was extended for the third time. The writer discussed with the patient about the risk of facing an intent to discharge due to his non-compliance and addressed alternatives such as suboxone and transferring to a clinic in Massachusetts to accommodate the work location. The patient declines the writer's suggestion as he wants to remain with HCRC-Hartford due to the positive treatment and said. " You guys really care....I do not want to be discharge.....I, mean what is the process of the intent of discharge?" The writer explained to the patient about the appeal process as his record will be reviewed by the Practice Manager to determine as to whether or not to forward with the discharge or the discharge to be overturn.

Today is November seventeenth, this will be the first meeting with my new client Jill. She has an extensive criminal background due to the fact that she was caught shoplifting and under the influence on several occasions. At a later date, Jill was given a court date and failed to make an appearance. As a result of her failing to attend her court case, a warrant for her arrest was dispatched. Shortly after Jill’s warrant for her arrest was sent out she was caught speeding on Route eighty by a state trooper who then pulled Jill over. When, the officer scanned her license he discovered Jill 's warrant for arrest. On further inspection of Jill’s vehicle, the officer detected that she was in possession of various illegal substances and was then suspected of her herself being overwhelmingly intoxicated by such substances. Consequently, Jill was apprehended due to there being a warrant for her arrest in addition to her possession of drugs. As a result, of Jill being caught by the officer she has been forcefully stationed into the PHP program (Partial Hospitalization program). Which she will be spending half of her day counseling with various social workers such as myself. Meanwhile, the remainder of her day will be spent attending school under close supervision. If Jill refuses to make an appearance to these mandatory meetings there will be severe repercussions. Failure to attend will have her imprisoned in a juvenile detention center until she is of legal age to be relocated to a

The client which I worked with, R.C. was brought in by staff at her group home with the knowledge and agreement of her brother. The client in question began having an exacerbation of her psychotic symptoms which was observed by staff at the group home where she lived as well as her visiting nurse. The behavior which was of concern included increasing self-neglect by the client who was notably not performing hygiene activities. The client was also reported to have struck her visiting nurse and to have been smearing fecal matter. The client is in her mid-sixties, divorced, and has a son, three grandchildren, and two brothers. The client 's brothers act as her guardians and are involved in her care. The client 's guardian reports that the client has struggled with mental illness throughout her life. Past medical history for the client indicates a number of past hospitalizations in a few different institutions and a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder years prior. The client has had recent increasing difficulties with health problems not concerned with her mental illness. In addition to her diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, the client also takes medication for hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and asthma. The client also has a history of type two diabetes, renal insufficiency, pancreatitis, and fatty liver deposits. The patient 's chart

When treating someone, one should believe that there should be authorities involved, but Robert did the right thing in mentioning it to the psychiatric doctor which was Dr. Douglas. Although Dr. Douglas is completely competent, he is also required to maintain standard care for his clients. Tara’s Family can bring claims against Dr. Douglas for being involved in a tort of negligence. The tort of has three key points, which Tara’s family must prove action against the Defendant that can consider an act Negligence. They must establish negligence from they must prove; the defendant owed a duty of care, breached the duty, suffered injury, and the defendant negligent act caused the plaintiffs injury which there is two types known as : causation in

I believe the ethical considerations in Brownfield v. Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital is for all hospitals to provide all information and access to emergency contraceptives to sexual assault and rape victims. In the defense of Brownfield, emergency contraceptives, Plan B, and oral synthetic hormones is the most common type of emergency contraceptives that should have been disclosed to her upon her request. These contraceptives are often called the "morning after pill or Plan B".

The patient arrived on time for the counseling session. Reports stability on her dose and denies the need to increase on her methadone when offered by the writer. According to the patient, she is scheduled to meet her assigned psychiatrist today at 9am. The patient asked the writer for assistance with rescheduling her AMR appointment time on the 31st of October from 9:30am to 7am. The writer called Nurse Rose to see whether or not the appointment time can be change and the patient request was granted. The patient then updated the writer about the status of her daughter and her son, at which the patient shared that they are both are doing well. Addressing the NA log, the patient said, " Oh, No....I forgot, Charlene. I am so sorry...I need

In this case, there are several stakeholders including Borries, the manager, Borries' colleagues, Borries' girlfriend (Swee Lan), Swee Lan's family and the client. In the following part, it will be mainly focus on two main stakeholders - Borries and manager who are facing ethical dilemmas. What are the ethical dilemmas and what choices are available to them.