NUR-602 – Module 2 Assignment – AS
Evaluating Ethical Issues in a Healthcare Legal Case
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to understand how the legal and ethical issues in the health care setting are being scrutinized across the nation by state and federal regulatory agencies. Individuals, professionals, and organizations must comply with rules of law and ethical conduct, and apply ethical decision-making in every scenario.
Instructions:
Please go to https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/casesLinks to an external site. and select a legal case. Write a 2-3 page analysis of the case. Address the following based on your chosen case:
- Explain the importance of ethical decision-making for health care professionals.
- Summarize the evidence presented in the resolution of the legal case and the ethical decisions that were made.
- Explain how the application of evidence-based practice supports the ethical decision-making process.
- Describe your personal thoughts on the decisions that are specific to the legal case you chose.
- Was there anything that could have been done to prevent the ethical and legal issues from occurring in the first place.
Support the analysis with 2-3 scholarly resources.
Submission Requirements:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2-3 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 2-3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Your submission will be assessed through Turnitin.
- Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
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Essay/Paper Rubric
Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most issues/problems.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most issues/problems.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished
Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Provides competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished
Demonstrates a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
0.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. Or nothing was submitted.
0 to 0 pts
/4 pts
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