Assessment 2: Problem Solving Exercise

ZAssessment Z Problem Solving Exercise.

Andre, a 6 year old child, presents in the emergency department of a major Brisbane hospital with his father, Boris. Andre presents with limited mobility in his right arm, swelling and an open cut that looks to be a number days old. Boris informs staff that the injury was sustained while Andre was playing and states he’s been too busy to come in with Andre any earlier. Kimiko, a registered nurse assigned to Andre, notes that the child seems very withdrawn and does not engage when asked questions. Kimiko proceeds to clean and dress his wound and check his general health. While taking Andre’s blood pressure, Kimiko observes some older bruises on Andre’s upper arms and shoulders. Kimiko also observes that Andre’s temperature is raised and his colour is poor.

The treating team recommend an x-ray to check if there are any broken bones. Boris agrees to this. While waiting for the results, Kimiko overhears Boris speaking to Andre in a stern voice saying ‘Don’t you dare tell your mother or anyone else what happened or you will cop it, do you understand?’

 

The x-ray shows no fractured bones. However the treating team determine that the wound in Andre’s arm is severely infected and advise Boris that a course of antibiotics should begin immediately. It is unclear whether his infected arm is the single cause of Andre’s raised temperature or whether he has an underlying condition. It is recommended that further tests be carried out. Boris refuses to consent to further tests saying that his son is just being a ‘big cry baby’ and that he will be fine. He also refuses to consent to Andre receiving antibiotics for his wound stating, ‘I never had antibiotics when I was a child and I’m fine.’

Kimiko is concerned that Andre’s health will suffer significantly if Boris does not consent to further tests and antibiotics for his son.

 

Apply the legal and ethical decision-making framework to this scenario using the code of ethic and the code of Conduct.

LWS101

Assessment 2: Problem Solving Exercise

 

Due Date: Monday 10^th September 2018 (note that you must submit your assignment online, via the submission link, before midnight – late submissions will not be marked and you will be awarded a grade of 0)

 

Maximum Work Limit 1600 words (this word limit includes all headings, in-text references, direct quotes, sections of the Codes but excludes the reference list and any cover sheet). Please note there is no 10% lee-way. Words exceeding the stipulated word count will not be taken into account. Of course, you may submit with less than 1600 words.

 

Students must:

 Do not copy the facts of the question and include them in your assignment unnecessarily.

 Identify the exact number of words in your problem solving exercise on the first page of your assignment. If it is found that you have inaccurately recorded the total number of words, and your assignment is found to be over the word limit, material contained in the body of the assignment that appears over the word limit will not be marked.

 Not exceed a word count of 1600 words. As noted about there is no leeway of 10% (except that you can submit less than 1600 words). Words exceeding 1600 words will not be marked.

 Reference in accordance with APA (see www.citewrite.qut.edu.au) for further information on this referencing style) – but follow the style below for cases/legislation (see also the assignment FAQ document).

 Attach a complete reference list of sources (not included in the 1600 word limit) (see www.citewrite.qut.edu.au for information on what should be included).

 

o Referencing Cases: When referencing cases in-text, you only need to include the name of the case (e.g. Donoghue v Stevenson). In your reference list, you are required to include the full legal citation (e.g. Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562).

• Note: If cases are referred to in textbooks, you will sometimes find the full citations in the endnotes or footnotes of the relevant chapter of that text, or in the table of cases at the beginning of the book.

 

o Referencing Legislation: To reference legislation in-text, you need to include the name of the Act and section number (e.g. Coroners Act, s 43). In your reference list, you need to use the full legal citation (e.g. Coroners Act 1958 (Qld)).

• Note: If legislation is referred to in textbooks, you will sometimes find the full citation in the endnotes or footnotes of the relevant chapter of that text.

 

o Referencing the Codes: The Codes are published sources and therefore full references must be

provided for the Codes. See www.citewrite.qut.edu.au for details (APA>Government and Corporate Documents>Professional Standard).

 Not attach appendices to your problem solving exercise.

 Use 12 pt, times new roman font with 1.5 spacing.