Proble solcving excercise

Ethical Decision-Making Framework

Working through the problem – Step 1
Identify the problem
Eg:Hilda’s request appears to amount to racial discrimination

Identify involved individuals
Eg:Hilda, Hilda’s family, staff at the nursing home, her GP

Gather information
Read the scenario carefully!
Step 2 evaluate
Consider the ethics
Which value statements from the Code of Ethics are relevant and why?
Which of the 4 ethical principles (Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Autonomy and Justice) are most relevant and why?

Consider the law
Which legal principles are relevant and explain why.
Step 3 Action

In order to complete step 3 you must:

Consider which conduct statements from the Code of Professional Conduct are relevant and explain why.

Identify some options for action and explain which you would adopt. (around 5 )

Step 4 – Implementation
A plan must be developed to implement the decision and to address any foreseeable consequences of the decision
(around 5 points)

5 Evaluation and Reflection
The decision-making process should be evaluated
Seek support when required
‘Skill-up’ if necessary