imt ethical

Question 1

in every ethical scenario how to approach it ?

Answer 1

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Issues raised – summarise the key issues a scenario presents
E.g. This scenario raises 2 key issues – patient autonomy and confidentiality…

Seek information – finding out more information
E.g. I would speak to the patient’s family to find out more about their exact concerns…

Patient safety – before any personal or colleague issues can be addressed
E.g. My first concern would be for patient safety, therefore I would ensure…

Initial measures – what could you do in this situation to help resolve it
E.g. I would first like to approach my colleague to see if they would accept…4

Escalate – in almost all ethical scenarios, involving a senior is important
E.g. I would make sure I escalate my concerns to my clinical supervisor…

Document & Reflect – keeping a record of difficult issues and learning from them
E.g. Having resolved the initial problem, I would make sure I documented these discussions in the patient notes and then reflected in my portfolio…

Question 2

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