Tag: Ethical dilemmas

Which is the appropriate course of action? What is the moral/ethical rational for the decisions that were made? What purposes or principles are served?

Case study

No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.

Ethical dilemmas permeate the criminal justice. At every level, in each segment of the system, people are exercising discretion that will influence the fate of an individual and/or the security of the community. Incongruous laws, regulations, policies and practices create conflicts and distort the basis upon which judgments are made. Very often these conflicts result in an ethical dilemma. Which is the appropriate course of action? What is the moral/ethical rational for the decisions that were made? What purposes or principles are served? This project will ask you to consider a sequence of decisions (do, or not do) all of which contribute, directly or indirectly the final scene.

Identify and discuss any ethical dilemmas on the part of the involved child welfare professionals and other professionals (i.e., law enforcement, educators, attorneys, judges). Was there anything that should have been reported that was not, any relationship boundary issues, any lack of follow through, and/or any compromising positions.

Child Study Analysis: Kaleb Cronk

1. The paper uses proper APA formatting and includes a cover page, abstract, and a reference page. The paper uses appropriate headings. The paper should be edited and well written (clear focus, logical development, correct use of grammar).

2. Provide a summary of the case facts and significant issues of the case.

3. Provide details regarding family background and demographics of the family. Include information broadly about risk factors and protective factors. Include information about the family’s neighborhood, culture, education, lifestyle, etc.

4. Provide a timeline of the child’s life and Department of Children and Families and Community Based Care agency involvement leading up until the child’s death. Identify all professionals involved and explain their role and documented professional opinions.

5. Identify the primary legal issues and decisions that were made in the case. Cite the result of court hearings and the decisions made by judges and attorneys.

6. Identify and discuss any ethical dilemmas on the part of the involved child welfare professionals and other professionals (i.e., law enforcement, educators, attorneys, judges). Was there anything that should have been reported that was not, any relationship boundary issues, any lack of follow through, and/or any compromising positions.

7. Discuss your assessment of the decisions made in the case and discuss what you think should have been done differently. (Note: This is 30% of the grade of the assignment.)

8. Finally, at the end of your paper write a personal message to the child victim that honors their life. Share your feelings about their life and the tragedy that happened to them. Express to them what you personally would like them to say to them if you had the opportunity.

What are challenges and ethical issues in providing programs/services to children? What is the legal or ethical requirement to report a potential problem?Is there a list of people waiting for transplant? If so, what are the requirements and challenges?

Case study- Ethical dilemmas

For this assignment, assume the role of a case manager at a human service agency. You have appointments with four clients tomorrow. Select three of the five client profiles from the following four scenarios. For each client, prepare a plan which answers the indicated questions (for each plan provide 3 to 4 paragraphs).

Client A

Client A is pregnant with her third child; eldest child is very ill and requires a bone marrow transplant. There were no matching donors on the national list. She and her husband decided to have a baby who could be used to save her other child. Client A is seeking counseling as to what to do.

Describe the organ transplant history and process.

Is there a list of people waiting for transplant? If so, what are the requirements and challenges?

What are any ethical issues associated with organ transplant?

Client B

Client B is in need of a back operation and has insurance, but can’t afford the cost share/copay of the operation. Client B has heard that other countries offer the procedure for less money.

Consult the textbook and resources for medical tourism.

Locate two countries that offer low cost surgeries. Include challenges such as different health standards/safety issues if any.

What are any ethical issues associated with medical tourism?

Client C

Client C has a terminal illness, in a lot of pain, and is considering euthanasia. Client C wants to discuss whether this is an option.

Consult the textbook and resources for euthanasia and end of life decisions.

Describe the history of both and steps to consider when considering either.

What are the ethical issues associated with euthanasia and end of life decisions?

Client D

Client D has a grandmother who has become more and more forgetful. Client D goes with her grandmother to her primary care physician, who says it’s just old age. Recently, she left the stove on and has begun to wander away from the house. Client D thinks that it is more than old age and may be a mental health issue.

Consult the textbook and resources for elderly population and mental health.

Describe common types of mental disorders in the elderly.

What are some challenges/solutions (programs/services) in providing care to the grandmother?

Client E

Client E has a 16-year-old teenager who has become sullen, reclusive, and appears to be depressed. Client E’s teenager states that they are being bullied at school and they refuse to go anymore.

The teenager also indicates that they want to harm the ones bullying them. Client E thinks that the teenager may be on drugs and she should bring the teenager in for services.

Consult the textbook and resources for children and mental health.

Describe common types of mental disorders in children.

What are challenges and ethical issues in providing programs/services to children? What is the legal or ethical requirement to report a potential problem?

Format

Students should use the following format for their written assignment:

Your paper must include two to three pages of written content.

Include word count at the bottom of your paper.

Use APA format and cite sources, as necessary. If you need a refresher on APA, reference the APA Library Guide (located in Student Resources in the Course Orientation). Make sure that your paper is not plagiarized and includes all the appropriate citations and references.

In addition to the 2 to 3 pages of written content, please include:

Title Page

Appropriate Headings and Sub-Headings

Reference Page (minimum of 3 scholarly references)

Use a minimum of 3 scholarly references—scholarly references can include peer-reviewed articles, textbook, journals, and included supplemental resources

What is the history of the problem? Who is involved? Is there any missing information? If you researched the scenario, cite the source using APA documentation.

Ethical Dilemma Insider Information

There are many possible ethical dilemmas in the workplace.

Find a real case based upon the topic you selected. The scenario can be drawn from your own workplace experience or from another employment setting.

The case should have occurred within the past 2 years.

State the background of the case including context, its origin, and any other important details.

Summarize briefly what happened (the facts—who, what, when, where, why, how).

What is the history of the problem? Who is involved? Is there any missing information? If you researched the scenario, cite the source using APA documentation.

CHOOSE A COMPANY THAT HAS HAD OR CHARGED WITH INSIDER INFORMATION (hopefully within past 2 years). DESCRIBE ANY AND ALL ETHICAL ISSUES THAT THIS COMPANY FACED.