Question

Identify the legal requirements and possible ethical issues in aged care practice in regards to elder abuse (in 40-60 words)

Answer 1

The legal requirements and possible ethical issues in aged care practice in regards to elder abuse include;

1. Autonomy; the right to self-determination, independence, and freedom due to which professionals have a duty to treat the person within the bounds of accepted treatment, according to the person's desires, and to protect the individual's confidentiality.

1. The obligation to be fair to all people i.e. justice

1. Understanding the individual from a holistic perspective including their; beliefs, feelings, and wishes, as well as those of the individual's family and significant others, termed beneficence is required from the health care providers.
2. Health care providers do no harm to their patients and that they protect their patients from harm i.e. nonmaleficence is required.