Ethical concepts

Task Description Assessment item: Ethical Dilemma
Word Length: 2500 words

Task:The following scenario presents an ethical dilemma faced by the nurse caring for a patient. In an essay, present an argument to support or to discredit the telling of the truth to the patient before surgery.

Scenario:Mary Knowles, 34 years female, is in critical condition and is scheduled for emergency surgery following a severe motor vehicle accident. You have been informed during handover that her two children have been killed in the crash. She is almost hysterical and is asking you repeatedly about the condition of her children as you prepare her for emergency surgery. Do you tell the mother the truth about her children at this time or wait until after the surgery?
Suggested approach:You will need to utilised a ethical reasoning approach to determine what the ethical dilemma is in the given scenario, what the possible outcomes are and justify (through the use of appropriate sources) the outcome that provides the best ethical outcome for the patient.Ensure you include terms and concepts from the Legal modules encountered in NURS11155.
Your submission presentation should include:
•    Title page (including details of your name, student number, course code and name, lecturer’s name, term and year and assignment number)
•    Abstract (information on abstract writing can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
•    Essay with well constructed paragraphs with correct use of grammar and Australian spelling (information on essay writing can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
•    Reference list (APA Guide can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
Marking Criteria – Assignment 1
HD    D    C    P    F
Structure 20%    Excellent presentation of assignment with inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, well-structured academic abstract and a title page. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure    Well presented assignment, double line spaced, 12 point font, page numbers, concise abstract and a title page,
1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.    Well presented assignment, double line spaced, 12 point font, page numbers, abstract and a contents page, 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure    Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. No abstract or contents page included or page numbers, 4 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.    Poorly presented assignment. Double spacing not used. 12-point font not used. No Abstract or title page included. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.
Clear and succinct introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Clear and appropriate introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Appropriate introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Introduction is apparent although consists only of a list of the contents of the paper. Topic not clearly introduced.     No recognisable introduction. The topic is not introduced and/or there is not direction offered in respect of the paper.
Organisation and structure is clear and easy to follow. Content is clearly relevant to the topic, the approach clearly and comprehensively addresses the topic and the argument proceeds logically. Well linked to supporting literature.    Organisation and structure is clear. Content is relevant to the topic, the approach clearly addresses the topic and the argument proceeds logically. Supportingliterature is usedappropriately.    Organisation and structure is appropriate. Content is appropriate and addresses the topic and the argument for the most part proceeds logically. Minimal omissionsin links tosupporting literature.    Organisation and structure allows misinterpretation of the meaning of the content. Content addresses the topic the argument is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. Frequent omissionsin links tosupporting literature.    Organisation and structure detract from the meaning of the content. Content is irrelevant and or does not address the topic. There is a lack of cohesion.  Little to no links to supportingliterature
Referencing 20%    Consistently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations.     Generally integrates up-to date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations with 1 or 2 exceptions.
Frequently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions.
Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions.
Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations
Consistently accurate with in-text referencing.     1 or 2 consistent in-text referencing errors identified
3 or 4 consistent in-text referencing errors identified.
3 or 4 inconsistent in-text referencing errors identified.
Referencing is not consistent with APA style.  Many inaccuracies with in-text referencing
A minimum of 10 references used including 5 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 9 references used including 4 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 8 references used including 4 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 7 references used including3 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     The required number of 7 references not used journal articles not sourced. Web sites not used.
Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style.    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style.    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style    Reference list appears in not alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list presentation guidelines APA style

Discussion 60%    Strong understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature.  Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.
Clear understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature.Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Somelinks to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature.Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.
Strong understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature. Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.     Clear understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature. Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Some links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature. Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.
Strong understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature. Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.     Clear understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature. Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Some links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature. Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.

Ethical concepts

Task Description Assessment item: Ethical Dilemma
Word Length: 2500 words

Task:The following scenario presents an ethical dilemma faced by the nurse caring for a patient. In an essay, present an argument to support or to discredit the telling of the truth to the patient before surgery.

Scenario:Mary Knowles, 34 years female, is in critical condition and is scheduled for emergency surgery following a severe motor vehicle accident. You have been informed during handover that her two children have been killed in the crash. She is almost hysterical and is asking you repeatedly about the condition of her children as you prepare her for emergency surgery. Do you tell the mother the truth about her children at this time or wait until after the surgery?
Suggested approach:You will need to utilised a ethical reasoning approach to determine what the ethical dilemma is in the given scenario, what the possible outcomes are and justify (through the use of appropriate sources) the outcome that provides the best ethical outcome for the patient.Ensure you include terms and concepts from the Legal modules encountered in NURS11155.
Your submission presentation should include:
•    Title page (including details of your name, student number, course code and name, lecturer’s name, term and year and assignment number)
•    Abstract (information on abstract writing can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
•    Essay with well constructed paragraphs with correct use of grammar and Australian spelling (information on essay writing can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
•    Reference list (APA Guide can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
Marking Criteria – Assignment 1
HD    D    C    P    F
Structure 20%    Excellent presentation of assignment with inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, well-structured academic abstract and a title page. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure    Well presented assignment, double line spaced, 12 point font, page numbers, concise abstract and a title page,
1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.    Well presented assignment, double line spaced, 12 point font, page numbers, abstract and a contents page, 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure    Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. No abstract or contents page included or page numbers, 4 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.    Poorly presented assignment. Double spacing not used. 12-point font not used. No Abstract or title page included. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.
Clear and succinct introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Clear and appropriate introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Appropriate introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Introduction is apparent although consists only of a list of the contents of the paper. Topic not clearly introduced.     No recognisable introduction. The topic is not introduced and/or there is not direction offered in respect of the paper.
Organisation and structure is clear and easy to follow. Content is clearly relevant to the topic, the approach clearly and comprehensively addresses the topic and the argument proceeds logically. Well linked to supporting literature.    Organisation and structure is clear. Content is relevant to the topic, the approach clearly addresses the topic and the argument proceeds logically. Supportingliterature is usedappropriately.    Organisation and structure is appropriate. Content is appropriate and addresses the topic and the argument for the most part proceeds logically. Minimal omissionsin links tosupporting literature.    Organisation and structure allows misinterpretation of the meaning of the content. Content addresses the topic the argument is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. Frequent omissionsin links tosupporting literature.    Organisation and structure detract from the meaning of the content. Content is irrelevant and or does not address the topic. There is a lack of cohesion.  Little to no links to supportingliterature
Referencing 20%    Consistently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations.     Generally integrates up-to date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations with 1 or 2 exceptions.
Frequently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions.
Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions.
Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations
Consistently accurate with in-text referencing.     1 or 2 consistent in-text referencing errors identified
3 or 4 consistent in-text referencing errors identified.
3 or 4 inconsistent in-text referencing errors identified.
Referencing is not consistent with APA style.  Many inaccuracies with in-text referencing
A minimum of 10 references used including 5 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 9 references used including 4 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 8 references used including 4 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 7 references used including3 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     The required number of 7 references not used journal articles not sourced. Web sites not used.
Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style.    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style.    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style    Reference list appears in not alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list presentation guidelines APA style

Discussion 60%    Strong understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature.  Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.
Clear understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature.Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Somelinks to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature.Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.
Strong understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature. Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.     Clear understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature. Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Some links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature. Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.
Strong understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature. Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.     Clear understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature. Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Some links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature. Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.

Ethical concepts

Task Description Assessment item: Ethical Dilemma
Word Length: 2500 words

Task:The following scenario presents an ethical dilemma faced by the nurse caring for a patient. In an essay, present an argument to support or to discredit the telling of the truth to the patient before surgery.

Scenario:Mary Knowles, 34 years female, is in critical condition and is scheduled for emergency surgery following a severe motor vehicle accident. You have been informed during handover that her two children have been killed in the crash. She is almost hysterical and is asking you repeatedly about the condition of her children as you prepare her for emergency surgery. Do you tell the mother the truth about her children at this time or wait until after the surgery?
Suggested approach:You will need to utilised a ethical reasoning approach to determine what the ethical dilemma is in the given scenario, what the possible outcomes are and justify (through the use of appropriate sources) the outcome that provides the best ethical outcome for the patient.Ensure you include terms and concepts from the Legal modules encountered in NURS11155.
Your submission presentation should include:
•    Title page (including details of your name, student number, course code and name, lecturer’s name, term and year and assignment number)
•    Abstract (information on abstract writing can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
•    Essay with well constructed paragraphs with correct use of grammar and Australian spelling (information on essay writing can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
•    Reference list (APA Guide can be found on Moodle in the folder assessment information)
Marking Criteria – Assignment 1
HD    D    C    P    F
Structure 20%    Excellent presentation of assignment with inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, 12-point font, page numbers, well-structured academic abstract and a title page. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and paragraph structure    Well presented assignment, double line spaced, 12 point font, page numbers, concise abstract and a title page,
1 or 2 errors in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.    Well presented assignment, double line spaced, 12 point font, page numbers, abstract and a contents page, 3 or 4 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure    Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12-point font. No abstract or contents page included or page numbers, 4 to 7 consistent errors with spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.    Poorly presented assignment. Double spacing not used. 12-point font not used. No Abstract or title page included. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or paragraph structure.
Clear and succinct introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Clear and appropriate introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Appropriate introduction that introduces the topic and outlines the direction of the paper.    Introduction is apparent although consists only of a list of the contents of the paper. Topic not clearly introduced.     No recognisable introduction. The topic is not introduced and/or there is not direction offered in respect of the paper.
Organisation and structure is clear and easy to follow. Content is clearly relevant to the topic, the approach clearly and comprehensively addresses the topic and the argument proceeds logically. Well linked to supporting literature.    Organisation and structure is clear. Content is relevant to the topic, the approach clearly addresses the topic and the argument proceeds logically. Supportingliterature is usedappropriately.    Organisation and structure is appropriate. Content is appropriate and addresses the topic and the argument for the most part proceeds logically. Minimal omissionsin links tosupporting literature.    Organisation and structure allows misinterpretation of the meaning of the content. Content addresses the topic the argument is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. Frequent omissionsin links tosupporting literature.    Organisation and structure detract from the meaning of the content. Content is irrelevant and or does not address the topic. There is a lack of cohesion.  Little to no links to supportingliterature
Referencing 20%    Consistently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations.     Generally integrates up-to date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations with 1 or 2 exceptions.
Frequently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions.
Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions.
Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, factual information and quotations
Consistently accurate with in-text referencing.     1 or 2 consistent in-text referencing errors identified
3 or 4 consistent in-text referencing errors identified.
3 or 4 inconsistent in-text referencing errors identified.
Referencing is not consistent with APA style.  Many inaccuracies with in-text referencing
A minimum of 10 references used including 5 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 9 references used including 4 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 8 references used including 4 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     A minimum of 7 references used including3 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sties.     The required number of 7 references not used journal articles not sourced. Web sites not used.
Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style.    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style.    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style    Reference list appears in alphabetical order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style    Reference list appears in not alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list presentation guidelines APA style

Discussion 60%    Strong understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature.  Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.
Clear understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature.Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Somelinks to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of ethical dilemmas is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature.Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.
Strong understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature. Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.     Clear understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature. Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Some links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of critical analysis and application of ethical reasoning is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature. Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.
Strong understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on detailed presentation of area and synthesis with relevant literature. Concrete links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are seamlessly included.     Clear understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on attempts to detail each area and some effective synthesis with relevant literature. Strong use of links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     A somewhat clear understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on attempts to largely detail each topic area and some effective comparison with relevant literature. Frequent links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions that are included.     Some understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on a somewhat descriptive attempt to detail each topic area with some comparison with literature. Some links to course terms and concepts with supporting definitions are included.     Little to no understanding of the relevant Codes and underlying principles for ethical professional behaviour giving direction for policies and health care is evident based on a descriptive presentation with little to no comparison with literature. Little to no links to course terms and concepts and/or little to no definitions included.