Summative Assessment: Accountability

Nurses are faced with situations where legal and ethical considerations are complex and sometimes don’t have a simple or clear solution. Unfortunately, nurses are frequently held accountable in these complex situations, which is why it is important for nurses to understand what they can and can’t do, what they will be accountable for, and what they are responsible for. In this assessment, you will analyze a complex topic from an ethical and legal perspective. You should also analyze its impact on nurses and accountability.Select 1 of the following topics, or another topic approved by your instructor:Health care as a right or privilegeFutile careWhistleblowingEuthanasia and assisted suicideClinical uses for illicit substances (e.g., medical marijuana, MDMA for PTSD)Research your selected topic.Analyze a nurse’s legal responsibilities related to your selected topic.Analyze a nurse’s ethical responsibilities related to your selected topic.Take a position on the topic and explain your position in detail.Summarize the steps in the ethical decision-making model you employed and the process used to arrive at your position.Discuss how your position affects nurses and how nurses can be held accountable in situations related to your selected topic.Cite at least 3 evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your position(s).Format your homework as one of the following:18- to 20-slide presentationThe slides themselves should only contain essential information and as little text as possible. Do not design a slide presentation made up of long bullet points. Your speaker notes convey the details you would give if you were presenting. See this link for more help.Record and upload a video of a 15- to 20-minute oral presentation. See this link for help.875-wordAnother format approved by your instructorInclude an APA-formatted reference list.

 

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