Question

1. Describe the problem or dilemma by including all related facts.

2. List everyone who may be involved in or affected by the decision.

3. List all the values that are involved in the decision, such as honesty, integrity, loyalty, confidentiality, fairness, compassion, kindness, respect for others, excellence, accountability, and being law-abiding and socially responsible.

4. List all the possible alternative actions you could take to resolve the problem/dilemma.

5. Which individual who is involved in or affected by the decision do you believe is the most important in this situation?

6. Which value do you believe is the most important in this situation?

7. Which of the possible alternative actions do you believe will cause the greatest good and the least harm?

8. Prioritize #5, #6, and #7 to identify the most important consideration in this situation.

9. Select an alternative and document your decision, based on the process above.

Directions Identify an ethical dilemma you are aware of or have experienced at home, work, or school. Review the steps listed in the ethical decision-making strategy above, and write responses to each of the steps to describe your approach to ethical decision making. Describe alternative actions and explain your ethical decisions based on the guidelines. Prepare this assignment using Times New Roman 12-point font. Write your answers in complete sentences. Assignment should be 1-2 pages. Use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Answer 1

PART 1
Introduction 7 Dementia and the challenges it may bring 7 Dilemmas and ethical dilemmas 8
About ethics 8 What is ethics? 8 Theories about what is right and wrong 9 Ethical principles and values 9 Moving towards a more holistic approach to ethics 10
The lived experience of dementia 11
PART 2
Ethical dilemmas from the rst possible signs of dementia onwards 15 1. The period of uncertainty/not knowing (pre-diagnosis) 16 2. The process of understanding/ nding out (diagnosis) 20 3. The initial period of adaptation (shortly after diagnosis) 23 4. Living with dementia (getting on with routine life/adapting to challenges) 28 5. Caring for/receiving care (when increased levels of support are needed) 32 6. The possible transition into a care home (when continued care at home becomes problematic) 37 7. Care for a digni ed end of life 42
PART 3
Tackling ethical dilemmas 47 A care ethics approach 47 A practical step by step approach to everyday ethical dilemmas 49 Looking at obstacles to resolving ethical dilemmas 51
References 53 Acknowledgments and details about authors 54