(e.g. continuing education for Nursing)
(with thanks to the Medication Management Development Team)
OUTLINE OF METHOD
This is an interesting example from the Medication Management self-learning study package used as continuing education for Registered nurses.
We are presented with a brief hypothetical, but very plausible, case to introduce the topic of Ethical Decision Making. Note that we are plunged into the act of considering a difficult dilemma before we are given the theory behind our thought processes. We are already applying our own 'ethical principles' before we have read about them. The dilemma is engaging - we at once understand it, but do not have the 'right' answer at our fingertips.
The case is presented as an example of issues that face the nurse as a practicing professional, and leads on to providing guidelines towards providing an ethical decision-making model.
BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
What is this method good for? |
Limitations |
Cases chosen to stimulate self-questioning – immediate effect of contextualisation before identification of theory.
Makes direct connection to professional practice.
Suited to self-study – not reliant on class discussion.
Good possibilities for stimulating role play in group situation. |
This example has very specific application, though adaptable to new circumstances. |
 Case example: 'Ethical decision making', from Medication Management package for registered nurses
This model shown as a flow chart
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