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Main Body
Part 1:
Introduce the chosen ethical dilemma (from the selected text or media) and outline what the concerns are
(400 words)
Part 2:
Present some wider evidence and facts about how this ethical issue currently affects the health and/or social care of a particular group and its implications if unresolved
(400 words)
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A good place to start is to peruse through is Mandelstam, M., 2019. Safeguarding Adults and the Law: An AZ of Law and Practice. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This should give you an idea on a suitable ethical dilemma to focus on.
Suggestions include:
- Mental capacity
- Whistleblowing
- Managing risk
- Complaints procedure
You may also want to read the section on Personalisation and risk in the Chapter on Regulatory frameworks, inspection and safeguarding in Thomas, R. (2013). Transforming Adult Social Care: Contemporary Policy and Practice.
Students may also look to recent media reports about an ethical dilemma in health and social care that presents an interesting area for social policy. For example, the recent case of Lucy Letby.
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Part 3:
Present an annotated timeline which explores the development of policy in the chosen area that relates to tackling the ethical dilemma
(400 words)
Part 4:
Explain the key components of the current policy and legal framework (including where appropriate statutory guidance on safeguarding, or equality and diversity, etc) which applies to your chosen area
(400 words)
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In parts 3 and 4 your task is to explore the current policy framework for your chosen area
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For your chosen area,
How has policy developed over a defined period?
What factors have influenced this?
How have they contributed to the development of policy?
What is the current policy framework in your chosen area?
Why do you think it takes this form?
What is the difference between law and statutory guidance and how does this apply in your chosen area?
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Part 5:
Explore some of the key ethical and practical challenges for practitioners which arise from working within the current legal and policy context to address the ethical dilemma (400 words)
Part 6:
Conclude with a discussion on your recommendations for best practice in applying policy/legislation to tackle related ethical dilemmas as this in service delivery and provision in the future
(400 words)
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In parts 5 and 6, you are expected to evaluate the impact of the current policy framework on both people working in the sector and on service users
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How does current policy support or inhibit good practice?
What are the key challenges in putting policy into practice?
How effectively are the needs, rights and aspirations of service users supported by current policy?
How well does policy support diversity and inclusive practice?
What would your recommendations be for more inclusive practice that supports service users?
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