ethical issues ii |
|
Task 1
Categorise the following into either 'dos' or 'don'ts' for H&SC professionals:
Categorise the following into either 'dos' or 'don'ts' for H&SC professionals:
Conduct conversations in a public place
Leave discussions open Make sure all issues are fully outlined Acknowledge emotions and different styles Finish peoples sentences for them Have a comfortable environment for any meeting Set time frames for discussions Use jargon Use inappropriate humour |
Establish good rapport
Use names and, if appropriate, titles, throughout Work to cool down the debate in a hot conflict Constantly interrupt Convince parties in a cool conflict that something can be done Do something else while trying to listen Distort the truth |
Answers
Do's
Make sure all issues are fully outlined Acknowledge emotions and different styles Have a comfortable environment for any meeting Set time frames for discussions Establish good rapport Use names and, if appropriate, titles, throughout Work to cool down the debate in a hot conflict Convince parties in a cool conflict that something can be done |
Dont's
Conduct conversations in a public place Leave discussions open Finish peoples sentences for them Use jargon Use inappropriate humour Constantly interrupt Do something else while trying to listen Distort the truth |
Information
H&SC professionals are likely to face conflict on a regular basis and of a more complexed nature than in many other professions. This conflict could happen with service users, carers and/or family or between colleagues. Emotions, behaviour, and different ethical theories can all play a part.
Key term
A conflict of interest refers to a situation where the concerns or aims of two or more different parties and incompatible.
H&SC professionals are likely to face conflict on a regular basis and of a more complexed nature than in many other professions. This conflict could happen with service users, carers and/or family or between colleagues. Emotions, behaviour, and different ethical theories can all play a part.
Key term
A conflict of interest refers to a situation where the concerns or aims of two or more different parties and incompatible.
|
When working with vulnerable people it is common to be faced with a conflict of interest where there is no 'right answer' however H&SC professionals still need to find a solution. The following questions may help:
> What are the risks to the individual and others? > What are the professional and legal responsibilities? > What are the policies of the organisation? > Have I got all of the facts of the case? |
Task 2
Considering the guidance we have already studies, how would you respond to each of the following situations?
Considering the guidance we have already studies, how would you respond to each of the following situations?
> A fifteen year old girls asking to be prescribed the contraceptive pill without parental knowledge or consent
> Uncovering that the person you are caring for has a serious drug problem and is the sole parent for two young children > Assisting a doctor who is withholding treatment to a prolong life to a terminally ill patient who is in significant pain |
Task 3
Individual response to case study and questions
Individual response to case study and questions