Mrs. Ciardelli has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, and her…
Mrs. Ciardelli has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, and her son and daughter-in-law and their children live with her in her home. Her son and daughter-in-law both works, and the children are at school, which leaves Mrs. Ciardelli at home alone all-day Monday through Friday. Mrs. Ciardelli sometimes becomes confused, forgets to eat, and starts activities and leaves them unfinished because she forgets what she is doing. She has occasionally engaged in unsafe behavior such as putting on the kettle and forgetting it and walking downstairs with her bathrobe belt undone and dangling around her legs. Although she is basically safe at the moment, the Ciardelli’s feel certain that Mrs. Ciardelli could benefit from occupational therapy under home health services (her insurance would pay for such a service). An occupational therapist could ensure that she prepares herself a nutritious lunch and uses her time productively and safely. Mrs. Ciardelli, however, wants no part of occupational therapy. She does not want a stranger coming into her home “telling her what to do.” Consider these three ethical principles in your analysis. Fully analyze by providing an ethical or professional morality (principles and standards) to support your reasoning. Autonomy and informed consent Beneficence (promoting participation) Confidentiality
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