In 6 – 8 pages, apply the 9-step Ethical Decision-Making Model outlined in Hepworth et al. (2017) to the case study described below. Students are expected to organize the paper using headings for each step. Please review the directions and grading criteria (see below) for instructions on completing this assignment. Please closely review the rubric (see below) that will be used to grade this assignment.
Requirements: 6-8 pages
Requirements
In 6 – 8 pages, apply the 9-step Ethical Decision-Making Model outlined in Hepworth et al. (2017) to the case study described below. Students are expected to organize the paper using headings for each step. Please review the directions and grading criteria (see below) for instructions on completing this assignment. Please closely review the rubric (see below) that will be used to grade this assignment. All papers must conform to the required elements (i.e., paper elements, format, organization) outlined in the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual.
Case Study
Mr. Jenkins is an 81-year-old White male who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 7 years ago. He currently resides at home with his wife of 50 years and attends a daycare center for older adults 5 days a week. Three months ago, his condition worsened. Mr. Jenkins’ primary care provider informed the family and daycare staff that Mr. Jenkins lacks the capacity to make informed medical decisions for himself. He also cannot communicate his needs or carry out activities of daily living.
One month ago, Mr. Jenkins was diagnosed with cancer. Mr. Jenkins’ wife and biological children decided not to pursue medical treatment to prolong his life. Mr. Jenkins’ daughter informed the staff at the daycare center that the family requests that the daycare staff not provide any life-sustaining or life-prolonging interventions (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in case Mr. Jenkins has a life-threatening medical event (e.g., heart attack, stroke). The daycare center staff asked for Mr. Jenkins’ advanced health care directive. The daughter and Mr. Jenkins’ primary care provider confirmed that Mr. Jenkins did not have an advanced health care directive. The daycare center staff explained that it would be difficult to honor the family’s request since there is no advanced health care directive in place. Mr. Jenkins’ family argued that before his condition, Mr. Jenkins stated that he did not wish for any life-prolonging treatment or assistance. The daycare center staff are fearful of lawsuits and professional ethics violations that may occur if the center honors the family’s request.
Directions and Grading Criteria