Apply this model to a challenging situation in your nursing career that required you to consider the ethical dimensions of the patient case and the role you played in providing care.

Apply this model to a challenging situation in your nursing career that required you to consider the ethical dimensions of the patient case and the role you played in providing care. Specifically apply and address the questions within each topic area as they pertain to your situation.

 

In your conclusion, discuss the impact of the Four Topics process. Did applying these principles shape your decision making in any way? Does this seem like a valid process for you to apply in your practice?

 

Your paper should be 1-2 pages. Adhere to APA formatting throughout, and cite any outside sources you may use.

 

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

 

TABLE 2-1 Four Topics Method for Analysis of Clinical Ethics Cases

 

Medical Indications: The Principles of Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

 

1. What is the patient’s medical problem? Is the problem acute? Chronic? Critical? Reversible? Emergent? Terminal?

 

2. What are the goals of treatment?

 

3. In what circumstances are medical treatments not indicated?

 

4. What are the probabilities of success of various treatment options?

 

5. In sum, how can this patient be benefited by medical and nursing care, and how can harm be avoided?

 

Patient Preferences: The Principle of Respect for Autonomy

 

1. Has the patient been informed of benefits and risks, understood this information, and given consent?

 

2. Is the patient mentally capable and legally competent, and is there evidence of incapacity?

 

3. If mentally capable, what preferences about treatment is the patient stating?

 

4. If incapacitated, has the patient expressed prior preferences?

 

5. Who is the appropriate surrogate to make decisions for the incapacitated patient?

 

6. Is the patient unwilling or unable to cooperate with medical treatment? If so, why?

 

Quality of Life: The Principles of Beneficence and Nonmaleficence and Respect for Autonomy

 

1. What are the prospects, with or without treatment, for a return to normal life, and what physical, mental, and social deficits might the patient experience even if treatment succeeds?

 

2. On what grounds can anyone judge that some quality of life would be undesirable for a patient who cannot make or express such a judgment?

 

3. Are there biases that might prejudice the provider’s evaluation of the patient’s quality of life?

 

4. What ethical issues arise concerning improving or enhancing a patient’s quality of life?

 

5. Do quality-of-life assessments raise any questions regarding changes in treatment plans, such as forgoing life-sustaining treatment?

 

6. What are plans and rationale to forgo life-sustaining treatment?

 

7. What is the legal and ethical status of suicide?

 

Contextual Features: The Principles of Justice and Fairness

 

1. Are there professional, interprofessional, or business interests that might create conflicts of interest in the clinical treatment of patients?

 

2. Are there parties other than clinicians and patients, such as family members, who have an interest in clinical decisions?

 

3. What are the limits imposed on patient confidentiality by the legitimate interests of third parties?

 

4. Are there financial factors that create conflicts of interest in clinical decisions?

 

5. Are there problems of allocation of scarce health resources that might affect clinical decisions?

 

6. Are there religious issues that might influence clinical decisions?

 

7. What are the legal issues that might affect clinical decisions?

 

8. Are there considerations of clinical research and education that might affect clinical decisions?

 

9. Are there issues of public health and safety that affect clinical decisions?

 

10. Are there conflicts of interest within institutions and organizations (e.g., hospitals) that may affect clinical decisions and patient welfare?

 

Source: Jonsen et al., 2010

 

Rubric

Paper/Essay Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

 

20 to >17.2 pts

Proficient

 

The writer clearly and effectively responds to the assignment.

 

17.2 to >15.0 pts

Approaches Proficiency

 

The response to the assignment is generally adequate, but may not be thorough.

 

15 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

 

The writer does not respond to the assignment.

 

20 pts

 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus and Detail

 

18 to >15.48 pts

Proficient

 

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.

 

15.48 to >13.5 pts

Approaches Proficiency

 

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.

 

13.5 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

 

The topic and main ideas are not clear.

 

18 pts

 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

 

14 to >12.04 pts

Proficient

 

The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.

 

12.04 to >10.5 pts

Approaches Proficiency

 

The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.

 

10.5 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

 

There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.

 

14 pts

 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA

 

8 to >6.88 pts

Proficient

 

The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

 

6.88 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Proficiency

 

The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

 

6 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

 

The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing.

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