General about what you are going to discuss (I would reverse the next 2 headings to make it easier to write for this case) 2. The ethical dilemma/issues, including standards, codes and laws – It maybe helpful to discuss this from the perspective of the nurse who reported it, how she had to weigh up what to do and the impact, or from families or other carers perspective What are the legal obligations/ ethical obligations? consequences 3. Relevant facts regarding the situation and any breaches in standards, codes and laws – Brief summary of what happened and the laws, codes and standards violated 4. – Values at stake – perspectives of all people – again what are the main values we need to uphold as nurses? What are the values that have affected others, family, police, other resident, nurses, organisation 5. Options and justification – what should have been done and give reasons for your answers Strategies to prevent reoccurrence
