Applying the Ten-Step Ethical Decision-Making Model

MSW543 Week 2 Assignment

Applying the Ten-Step Ethical Decision-Making Model

Name:

Date:

Directions

1. Choose one of the two scenarios described below and apply the ten-step ethical decision-making model using this worksheet.

2. Answer all questions with explanation and detail.

3. Include at least three outside credible and relevant sources.

4. Include in-text citations.

5. Complete all sections of the worksheet.

6. Upload the completed worksheet to Canvas by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.

Case Scenario 1

Mr. Takahashi is an 81-year-old, cisgender, gay male diagnosed with Vascular Dementia following a significant stroke six months ago. The progression of the disease was sudden. He lost the ability to speak, write, or walk. He no longer could communicate his needs or carry out most activities of daily living. Mr. Takahashi resides at home with his partner, Mr. Lee. Mr. Takahashi attends a daycare center for older adults 5 days a week. Mr. Takahashi and Mr. Lee have been together for 20 years but never got married. Mr. Takahashi’s primary care provider informed Mr. Lee, Mr. Takahashi’s biological children, and the daycare center staff that Mr. Takahashi cannot make informed medical decisions for himself. Mr. Takahashi’s daughter informed the staff at the daycare center that she and Mr. Takahashi’s biological children request that they not provide any life-sustaining or life-prolonging interventions (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in case Mr. Takahashi has a life-threatening medical event (e.g., heart attack, stroke). Mr. Lee disagrees with Mr. Takahashi’s children and requested that the staff provide life-sustaining interventions in case of life-threatening medical events. Mr. Takahashi does not have an advanced health care directive. Mr. Takahashi’s daughter insists that before his condition, Mr. Takahashi stated that he did not wish for any life-prolonging treatment or assistance. Mr. Lee disagreed and explained that Mr. Takahashi never articulated this wish to him or their friends.

Case Scenario 2

Chris is a fifteen-year-old, non-binary adolescent receiving outpatient mental health services for six months. Chris is being treated for depression and anxiety. Chris’s parents are opposed to the use of psychotherapeutic medications and firmly believe that Chris’ symptoms will be relieved only through prayer. Chris’s parents refuse to acknowledge Chris as non-binary and only by their sex assigned at birth (i.e., male). Chris has overheard their father make comments to others that queer people are destined for hell. Chris has never communicated their sexual orientation. They share that they met Bruce, a twenty-six-year-old, cisgender, gay male. Chris informs you that they have been having unprotected sex with Bruce. Chris begs you not to report their relationship with Bruce or that they have been sexually active to their parents or anyone else

Step 1: In 50 words or less, identify and succinctly describe the ethical dilemma.

Step 2: In 150 words or less, identify at least two individuals, groups, or organizations (and their roles) likely to be affected or impacted by your decision.

Step 3: In 50 words or less, identify at least one ethical principle and two ethical standards from the NASW Code of Ethics that apply to the case and explain how and why they are relevant.

Step 4: In 50 words or less, identify at least two conflicting values, potential biases, and possible conflicts of interest.

Step 5: In 100 words or less, identify at least one state statutory law by statute that is relevant to the case. Describes how and why the law is relevant to this case.

Step 6: In 50 words or less, identify at least two actions taken when consulting with (1) a colleague, (2) a supervisor, or (3) a legal expert. Describe the rationale for each action.

Step 7: In 100 words or less, list at least two possible and probable courses of action and the consequences or implications for each action. Identify the benefits and risks of each action. Identify participants involved.

Step 8: Choose one course of action from step 7. In 100 words or less, describe your rationale for choosing this possible and probable course of action. Be clear to communicate which action you chose and why.

Step 9: In 100 words or less, describe at least three steps to implement the selected course of action.

Step 10: In 100 words or less, describe at least two steps for evaluating the action or outcome

References

Cite all scholarly sources here using correct APA Style.