- CASE STUDY REPORT
You have been provided with two contemporary health law case studies that have been recently published in the news. The facts in each of these scenarios reflect some of the diverse and challenging issues that can arise within the provision of any health care service
You are required to select ONE case study and identify the legal and ethical issues they present. In doing so you are not confined to the issued raised solely by the media – consider all of the issues raised by the facts.
Topic for assessment you must choose one of this. Use this link:
Sterilisation of children
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-14/increasing-sterilisations-concern-disability-commissioner/3828698
Dentist treating Nursing home residents
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-20/expert-says-sydney-dentist-had-no-reason-to-file-down-teeth-of-/4899654
A Brief Overview of What is Required
You are expected to submit your report with appropriate grammar, spelling, sentences, paragraphs and references. It should be structured using the following headings:
Introduction
Legal Issues
Ethical Issues
Conclusion
References
Referencing: APA 6th Ed
Word Limit: 1500 words (excluding references)
Introduction
A short introductory paragraph that outlines what you will be presenting in your case report.
You do not need to include a detailed account of the facts in the scenario; this will use up word unnecessarily and the markers will be aware of the facts.
Legal Issues
Identify and discuss the legal issues raised by the facts in this news story.
Consider the facts that have been outlined in the story and identify the applicable sources of law
Identify the elements that a plaintiff or complainant would need to prove
To what standard of proof would apply?
What defences (if any) could be raised?
What possible outcomes could eventuate?
Ethical Issues
Identify and discuss the ethical issues raised by the facts in this news story.
Where and why might any ethical conflicts arise?
How might these conflicts be addressed or resolved?
Conclusion
A short concluding paragraph that brings it all together.
