Tracy should respond to Sharon by informing her that it is not appropriate for her to begin working with Jack until she is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP). Further, she should inform Sharon about where she can find speech pathologist (SP) clinics, so that Jack can get the speech therapy he requires. Moreover, Sharon has made Tracy aware that Jack is having handwriting issues, Tracy could direct Sharon into seeking an occupational therapist to assist Jack with his handwriting. All SP, including student SP are governed by various core practice documents. In no order, SP are governed by the Professional Standards for Speech Pathology in Australia, Speech pathology Australia Code of Ethics, National Code of Conduct for health care …show more content…
Furthermore, the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics states that within the umbrella of professional competency, SP are required to recognise their competence including their scope of education, training and experience and do not practise beyond these limits (Speech Pathology Australia, 2020, p. 6). Whilst Tracy has completed a paediatric placement, she is not an accredited SP and hence that is a limitation in the services she can provide. Moreover, the Quality Service section within the Code of Ethics states that SP must represent their training and competence accurately (Speech Pathology Australia, 2020, p. 8). Thus, Tracy needs to inform Sharon she is not a SP and has not completed her degree. The National Code of Conduct for health care workers states that a health care worker must attain and maintain the necessary competence in their respective field (Health Council, 2015, p.3). Further, they must not provide health care that is outside of their training or experience (Health Council, 2015, p.3). Additionally, they must recognise their limitations and refer clients to other competent health care providers (Health Council, 2015, p.3). This further demonstrates that Tracy cannot provide SP services that are outside of her …show more content…
It is apparent that he does not believe his son needs any therapy and will simply “grow out of it”. The speech pathologist working with Jack will be required to take on a family centred-practice approach and build rapport with Jack’s father to help him understand the value in his son being assessed. Further, providing evidence to Jack’s father that his son requires assistance for the betterment of his future. Currently family-centred practice is recognised as the best practice model as it views the therapy in a holistic manner (Raghavendra et al., 2007). Moreover, to help in the application of the family-centred practice, the SP needs to have clinical reasoning. Clinical reasoning describes the thought process that leads to clinical decision (McCallister & Rose, 2000). The refinement of Clinical reasoning comes with knowledge and experience in the field. Hence, Tracy would not have the ability to use her clinical reasoning skills as well as a certified SP. Additionally, a concept within SP is the International Classification of Functioning (ICF). It is a framework that provides the consideration of the health and wellbeing of all people (O'Halloran & Larkins, 2008). There are different variables that are considered within the ICF. They are body structures, function, activity, participation, environmental factors, and personal factors (O'Halloran & Larkins, 2008). In
Step Two What ethical articles from the CCPA Code of Ethics are relevant to this situation? The ethical articles relating to this scenario include B3 (duty to warn), B6 (maintenance of records), and H2 (permission for technology use). Ethical article B3 states that it is a counsellor's responsibility to use reasonable care to prevent harm when a client indicates an intention of imminent harm to themselves or others.
Person- centred practice refers to the ability of a registered nurse (RN) to be able to build trust through the way in which they communicate with a patient and the patient’s family and friends. It is the ability to maintain a set focus on empowering the patient in order for their needs to be met whilst also respecting their rights as a human. Within the scenario the employed Carer Corey Lucas has disobeyed person-centred practice. According to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, Code of Conduct for Nurses Lucas has disobeyed the Nursing Practice Principle 2.1 A, Lucas has been employed by Health Facility thus it is his responsibility to carry out a duty of care for his patients and abide to any national documents within his role. Lucas has also gone against 1 B, Clarence Hausler is an end- stage dementia patient who has been a long term resident of MRCF, due to such high level of Dementia he is a bed ridden patient suffering from a lack of communication and thus is unable to complete daily routine activities without constant assistance by a carer.
A piece of legislation was created in 2005, with the purpose to allow clinicians to make decisions for the patient, when it is deemed that they haven’t got the ability to think clearly or understand information that is being presented to them, whether that is permanently or temporarily. Whilst this is the case, different levels of capacity are required for different decisions, so a patient cannot be “deprived of their liberty” (SCAS, 2010, 5) and all decision made in the best interest of the patient must be the “least restrictive alternative” (SCAS, 2010, 7.1). This means that these decisions cannot cause the patient to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or be detrimental to their health. Until proven otherwise, everyone is assumed to have capacity to make a decision. There are a variety of reasons that affect a patient’s capacity; neurological conditions (eg. dementia etc), head/brain trauma (eg. concussion etc) learning disabilities, effects of hypoxia, the effects of alcohol or substance use, amongst others (SCAS, 2010, 7.1).
How might the ANA code of ethics and the Nurse Practice Act help to guide Josepha? The legal and ethical issue that Josepha has to use is. He has to know how to discuss the issue he has with the higher or manager of the head nurse. It is good to communicate the issue you have with the managers instead of felling bad thing about them.
Health and social care practitioners have a responsibility to safeguard individuals within their care. This includes working within policies and procedures, demonstrating a duty of care, practicing person-centred care, monitoring and observing individuals, reporting and recording any concerns, working in partnership with other professionals, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting any concerns or issues through whistleblowing. One example of working within policies and procedures is ensuring that all care plans are up to date and followed correctly. This includes administering medication at the correct times and in the correct doses, as well as following infection control protocols to prevent the spread of illness. By following these policies and procedures, practitioners are protecting
Giarmo to Randolph Hospital. Dr. Giarmo was called and asked what information she could share with TACT about patient. Dr. Giarmo reports that she had completed an assessment earlier during the day and left nursing staff her contacted information for for hospital staff to ask questions. Dr. Giarmo expressed Dr. Giarmo reports that the patient has experience the loss of her mother a year ago, the patient sister is name Donna and brother is David. After this information was given, Dr. Giarmo ask for my credentials, which were given, then reports that she did not agree with TACT assessing patient at this time, she refuses to share anymore information due to the fact she sign a release to Randolph Hospital and not TACT, and that TACT should not assess the patient because her condition is due to a medical problems.
We would also inform them of any appointments she has that may affect their visits. To use one of these service users as another example, our support workers reported that the lady had deteriorated and it was becoming unsafe to support her. We then contacted her other care agency to inform them and we also reported to all other professionals involved in her care. This included the district nurses, her G.P., physiotherapist, and the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). We arranged a full reassessment of her needs and reviewed her support
This article on ethics was really interesting and a dilemma that is prevalent within criminal justice. In the article Dr. Steven Davis recognized that students cheating in high school increased by 20% in the 1940 to 75% today. Davis stated, "If students lack ethics in high school and college, then there should be little surprise that they lack ethics in their careers. (2008). " This observation by Davis holds some value, because individuals that is willing to cheat to get ahead, definitely has no problem crossing ethical lines, because in their mind the wrong is acceptable, just as it was when they cheated.
An analysis of divorce law in Australia Thank you for inviting me here today to talk about the 40th anniversary of the Family Law Act. The introduction of the Family Law Act back in 1975 introduced no-fault divorce, however this was not always the case. Marriage was considered a sacrament, or bond, to God. Therefore a divorce was seen as breaking this bond to God and ultimately severely frowned upon.
Identifying myself as a professional representative for those who require access to social work services is imperative to my field. The competency of my knowledge with the NASW core values and guiding principles will help me preserve the social work reputation and will give confidence to the public in our abilities to provide services in the many areas of this diverse profession. Investing my time in developing professional expertise through continuing educations, seminars, and conventions will help me build up myself as a specialist. Similarly, reading new information in social work practices and keeping inform of government programs will help me expand my knowledge in order to provide proficient services. As a result, other specialists
I have undertaken paediatric informed consent training, which has equipped me with the skills to ensure that effective informed consent is obtained. I have also been involved in a MRHA inspection. My current role also includes working within research guidelines, including research governance, ethics, MRHA, and the human tissue act. I have a very good understanding of ethical issues, and I am both GCP and consent trained. Also within my role I liaise closely with centre nationally and
Human service professionals working under Standard 2 must first obtain a client's informed consent before beginning a helping relationship. Clients should be able to ask questions and be informed that they can revoke their consent at any time, except for when required to do so by court order, before agreeing to the services. For clients who are unable to give consent, an informed consent statement should be reviewed by those legally authorized to do so, and appropriate consent should be given. 3. Standard: Human service providers uphold the client's right to privacy and confidentiality, except for situations in which doing so would seriously harm the client or others, as stated in agency policies, or in other specific circumstances (such as laws from local, state, or federal jurisdictions).
A major ethical dilemma that I had the ill-fated experience of witnessing was the acts of the certified physical therapists, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants breaching the confidentiality of the clients of whom they worked
The dilemma lies in how the social work practitioner would respect the patient’s autonomy
Due to this it is important that when children and young people communicate with individuals such as practitioners it is important that they are make children and young people aware that confidentiality will take place. " Therefore, it is of great importance to have guidelines in place that clearly outline the service’s confidentiality commitment. " My Peer accessed on 01/02/18 however if needed to it will be shared with individuals that need to know. For example if a child or young person is at risk. If this does not happen it may lead to individuals not trusting practitioners and then issues will not be resolved.