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An elderly gentleman currently living in the long term care facility where you are working refused to take his medications this morning and has refused to adhere to his pharmacological treatment plan. This decision placed his health and wellbeing at significant risk and presented a considerable legal and ethical debate to the team providing his care. The staff on shift this morning has given the gentleman his medication hidden in applesauce. In light of this decision what ethical and legal frameworks could be utilized to support the clinical decision to covertly administer medication; as the gentleman in question has severe dementia. Identify and discuss principles of medical ethics as they apply to the topic of covert use of medication administration in Long Term Care.

Formulate an argument that supports your position on this controversial issue by answering the following questions related to the case study.

 

1.      What is the issue? 

1.      What is the issue? 

 

2.      What personal values/beliefs are you feeling with this issue? Describe.

 

3.      What Ethical Principle best fits for you in this situation? Describe.

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