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:  

1. Explain the importance of ethical decision-making for health care professionals.
2. Summarize the evidence presented in the resolution of the legal case and the ethical decisions that were made.
3. Explain how the application of evidence-based practice supports the ethical decision-making process.
4. Describe your personal thoughts on the decisions that are specific to the legal case you chose.
5. 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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