Ethical Dilemma between Nurse/Patient in hospital setting

 

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions Description CAPSTONE PAPER (20 points) The purpose of this paper is to summarize all of the content in this course as it applies to a clinic dilemma. You will use the theories of ethical analysis as well as your knowledge of legal implications to review a clinical dilemma. In addition, you will propose a possible policy change that would reduce or eliminate the dilemma in the future. This paper will give you an opportunity to incorporate your writing skills and synthesize content you have had throughout your educational experience at (PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THIS PAPER IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE). Topic: You will choose a clinical dilemma that you have encountered in your clinical setting. The dilemma can be between any of the following entities: 1. Nurse/patient 2. Patient/family 3. Nurse/Family 4. Nurse/Nurse or supervisor 5. Nurse/Physician 6. Patient/Health Care System 7. Other (to be discussed with course leader) You will analyze your dilemma in a 10-12 page paper organized using the following template. The content of the paper should not exceed 12 pages (not including the title page, abstract or reference list). · Abstract and Introduction (2 Points): An abstract is a brief summary of your paper (100 words) found after the title page and before the main text of the paper. The introduction describes all elements of the paper. This helps the reader to understand the purpose of the paper and the information that will be included. Remember in APA format, the title appears on the first page BUT the introduction does not have a subtitle. (1 paragraph) · Case study (3 points): Describe the dilemma that you have encountered. Please do not use any identifying data, names should be changed or initials used. ( 1 page) · Review of the literature (3 points): This will include a review of information known on this particular ethical issue. You may want describe similar situations that are described in the literature. You can also use the literature to describe any particular medical diagnosis but this is not a report on the pathophysiology of the disease, just to inform the reader of the gravity of the situation (i.e. muscular dystrophy is a terminal illness); Minimum of 8 relevant references for the review of the literature and 10 for the entire paper are required. The textbook can be used but it is not considered one of the eight references. Relevant references are those that speak to the ethical issues involved. · Analysis of the dilemma (3 points): Using a framework for ethical decision-making as presented in lecture and your text book, analyze the dilemma. (2-3 pages). o Articulate the problem: Is this an ethical or a practical dilemma? Describe all sides of the issue. o Gather Data: Include in your discussion the ethical principles. o Explore strategies o Implement strategies o Evaluate outcomes (If the dilemma was resolved, describe what occurred according to the above, if it was never resolved, describe through “explore strategies.”) · Describe legal considerations that are affected by the dilemma (2 points). Examples of legal issues would be: Negligence, malpractice, fraud, right to privacy, defamation, and slander. (1 page). · Describe policy implications or changes that can be made at the legislative level (2 points). Are there any changes in laws or policy that will make the dilemma less likely to happen? For example: advocating health care for underserved, decreasing the number of patients that a nurse should be assigned, or equal distribution of vaccines (be creative here). (1 page). · Conclusion: (1 points) A summary of the case and why this case is important to nursing practice. (1/2 -1 page). · Writing Style: (2 points) Please note that the best way to write a comprehensive paper with many components to it is to use subheadings. Please use spell check and proof read. · APA format (2 points) Please review APA manual for the exact format. This paper will be submitted to TurnItIn Capstone Final for Graded Review (.doc or .docx only). Grading Rubric Capstone Evaluation Potential grade and section Description of section Your grade and evaluation of section Abstract: 1 point Include a brief summary of what was accomplished in this paper < 150 words Introduction: 1 point Tells reader what is to come in the paper . Case Study: 3 points Described the dilemma Review of the Literature: 3 points Included literature review of information on this ethical issue. A minimum of 8 references should be used. Analysis of the dilemma: 3 points The problem was articulated as an ethical or a practical dilemma with evidence. Data was gathered that included the ethical principles involved. Strategies were explored. Implementation an evaluation of strategies was included if appropriate. Legal Considerations: 2 points Legal considerations that affected the dilemma were included. Policy Implications: 2 points Changes in policy that would help prevent the problem are described. Conclusion: 1 point A summary of the case and the why it is important to nursing are included. Writing Style: 2 points The paper used subheadings, and there were no grammatical or spelling errors. APA format: 2 points APA format was followed. Score and overall comments Overall grade X/20 . Two good resources: American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Hacker, D. & Sommers, N. (2015). A writer’s reference (8th ed.). Boston: Bedford St. Martin’s Press.
	Distinguished (100%)	Proficient (85%)		Basic (70%)	Below Expectations (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.