HS6002 Assessment Two – Written assignment, 2500 words (+/10%), due 18 December 2021 at 4pm
Introduction – 150 words
Tell your reader what you will be discussing in this assignment Ethical theories and practices – 750 words
Define and explain each, including positive and negative aspects
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Autonomy
Beneficence
non-maleficence
justice
Population health/Public health purpose – 200 words
What is Population Health? What is Public Health? What is each’s purpose? How are they different? Population health/Public health ethics and law – 100 words
What is the purpose of ethics in population health/Public health?
What is the purpose of the law in population health/Public health? Ethical and legal concepts – 300 words
Choose two: Informed consent, Confidentiality, Conscientious objection, Deciding for others, Duty to treat, Paternalism, Truth telling Define and explain their importance
Case study – 750 words
Choose one: Consent, Reproductive ethics, Ethics of dying, mental health ethics, OR Diversity and inclusion ethics. Tell us about your case study
What are the ethical and legal complexities involved?
Revisit the two ethical and legal concepts outlined above and explain their relevance to this case.
Which ethical theory is most often used with case study? Why?
Would another ethical theory be better? Explain.
Does justice play a role? Explain.
Conclusion – 250 words
Summarise: recap purpose, remind main points, make any recommendations