1. What are the ethical issues in this case?
The story of Silva and Sabbath present the following ethical dilemmas:
Are the disciplinary actions of Silva abusive to Sabbath? Furthermore, should these concerns be brought to the attention of child and protective services? Parents have the right to discipline their children based on individual preferences and cultural upbringing. A relativistic approach requires consideration into child rearing practices. Lower socio-economic classes have been found to impact the extent and severity of corporal punishment (Webb, 2010). Research supports early recognition and intervention of child abuse prevents long term health impacts. Corporal punishment has been identified as the motive for more than half …show more content…
3. What informs your decision about reporting vs not reporting to CPS?
I believe it does warrant a report to Child and Protective Services.
Considering Silva’s history of being abused, her initial fabrication of the cause of the hematoma on Sabbath leg, late immunizations, and not noticing the eye infection. Narrative ethics provides the story behind the situation (Frank, 2015) . I want Silva to so well and be a good parent. However, the story does not negate the truth of abuse or neglect. The rules are clear (deontology), nurses must report suspected abuse.
4. What are the consequences of your actions either way (reporting vs not reporting)?
The consequences of reporting may be multi-faceted.
The first (unlikely) scenario may be Silva admits she was not coping well and will agree an investigation will potentially be a good way to get some help learning parenting skills.
The second scenario may be Silva becomes angry and leaves the office and does not return with Sabbath. The benefit will be the rule of mandatory reporting will have been followed, but trust in health care providers will be
The story of Silva and Sabbath present the following ethical dilemmas:
Are the disciplinary actions of Silva abusive to Sabbath? Furthermore, should these concerns be brought to the attention of child and protective services? Parents have the right to discipline their children based on individual preferences and cultural upbringing. A relativistic approach requires consideration into child rearing practices. Lower socio-economic classes have been found to impact the extent and severity of corporal punishment (Webb, 2010). Research supports early recognition and intervention of child abuse prevents long term health impacts. Corporal punishment has been identified as the motive for more than half …show more content…
3. What informs your decision about reporting vs not reporting to CPS?
I believe it does warrant a report to Child and Protective Services.
Considering Silva’s history of being abused, her initial fabrication of the cause of the hematoma on Sabbath leg, late immunizations, and not noticing the eye infection. Narrative ethics provides the story behind the situation (Frank, 2015) . I want Silva to so well and be a good parent. However, the story does not negate the truth of abuse or neglect. The rules are clear (deontology), nurses must report suspected abuse.
4. What are the consequences of your actions either way (reporting vs not reporting)?
The consequences of reporting may be multi-faceted.
The first (unlikely) scenario may be Silva admits she was not coping well and will agree an investigation will potentially be a good way to get some help learning parenting skills.
The second scenario may be Silva becomes angry and leaves the office and does not return with Sabbath. The benefit will be the rule of mandatory reporting will have been followed, but trust in health care providers will be