SWM5101: Human Rights, Law and Ethics Contexts for Social Work Practice- Sun Yi Case Study- Human Rights Assignment Help

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Task: CASE STUDY - Sun Yi Sun Yi is a 33-year-old woman who has been transferred to the palliative care unit at Midwest Health Services with an aggressive and rare type of cancer. She has previously been an in-patient at the acute hospital which is part of Midwest, but her condition has deteriorated. She has some brain metastases and is in a lot of pain. She has been transferred for pain management and end-of-life care. She is now unable to communicate clearly and tires very easily. Sun Yi is originally from Hong Kong but has permanent resident status in Australia. She is the mother of a 2-year-old boy, David, who was born in Australia. She has cared for David on her own since her relationship with David’s father broke down 18 months ago. Sun Yi has told the social worker that David’s father was abusive towards her, and he has not seen David since their separation. Sun Yi does not want to tell her ex-partner about her deteriorating health and she does not intend to involve him in discussions about David’s future. Sun Yi has family who still live in Hong Kong. Her sister is in Australia and has been supporting her. A referral is made to social work to support Sun Yi and her family. Sun Yi’s sister is difficult to contact and has not been at the hospital during the social worker’s work hours. Nursing staff tell the social worker that Sun Yi’s sister plans to take David back to Hong Kong to live with her mother - David’s grandmother. Release date: 20 February Due date: 23rd May at 11.55pm Word limit: 3,000 Value: 55% Presentation requirements: Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing, headings and sub-headings Estimated return date: 23rd June Hurdle requirements: Students must pass this assignment to pass the unit Individual assessment in group tasks: N/A Criteria for marking: This task requires you to analyse a case study using the knowledge you have gained from the unit. Your analysis should address the below assessment criteria. You are expected to integrate relevant literature into your discussion. Your assignment should be well-structured with headings and sub-headings corresponding to the below assessment criteria. You must always use complete, grammatically correct sentences which might, where appropriate, include dot points incorporated into a sentence. You might use dot points to list options or considerations to limit the number of words used.  Your arguments should be clearly expressed, your referencing correct (Monash Harvard style), and your assignment should be well presented and proofread. Consider the objectives of this unit and address the points below which have been drawn from the Reamer, and the McAuliffe and Chenoweth ethical decision-making models. Refer to the core unit texts in addition to citing at least three academic references (journal articles or book chapters only). In addition, web references may be cited, and referenced appropriately.

1. Description of the ethical problem or issue or dilemma and the context: worth 10 marks (approx. 550 words)

1. Clearly and concisely state the ethical problem or issue or dilemma that this case presents.
2. What questions related to ethical issues and conflicts, legal issues, and human rights issues does this situation raise for you as a social worker involved in this case?
3. Identify all of the individuals, groups and organisations likely to be affected by the ethical decisions.

2. Ethical decision-making considerations: worth 30 marks (approx. 1600 words)

Identify and discuss the following points:

1. Human rights law – Identify two relevant human rights documents (and the relevant section) and explain how these will influence your contribution as a social worker to the decision-making in this case
2. Legislation – Identify two Legislative Acts (including at least one specific section of each of the Acts) that will impact upon your decision, and explain how this legislation will influence your decision-making as a social worker involved in this case.
3. Social work principles and values from the AASW Code of Ethics - Note at least two sections of the AASW Code of Ethics that you consider are especially relevant to this case, and explain how these sections of the Code will influence your decision-making in this case.
4. Ethical theories – Note two ethical theories that might assist you to recommend a course of action in relation to the ethical issue/problem/dilemma this case presents, and explain how these theories might influence your contribution to decision-making.
5. Policies of the organisation in which the social worker is employed – Note one or two relevant organisational policies that might impact decision-making in this case, and explain why (these might be organisational policies related to working in a social work department in a major hospital. You do not have to identify a particular organisation or hospital).

3. Courses of action and the final decision: worth 15 marks (approx. 800 words)

1. Identify at least two viable courses of action, noting which participants the action would involve and those with whom you would consult.
2. Note the potential benefits/advantages of your viable courses of action.
3. Note the potential risks/disadvantages of your viable courses of action.
4. Reflect upon any (potential) conflicts between a social worker's personal values, professional values and/or an organisation's requirements or responsibilities.

Note the course of action that you would take or recommend, and justify your chosen course of action with reference to the decision-making process (human rights, legal and ethical considerations) you described in part 2 of this assessment task.