HSC DMO3: Ethics in health and social care

1. Understand ethical principles in care

• 1.1. Define ethics, morals and values
• 1.2. Describe ethical theories
• 1.3. Analyse core principles of care ethics
• 1.4. Explain professional codes of conduct in relation to ethics within health and social care
• 1.5. Analyse how health and social care practitioners’ own values, beliefs and experiences can influence ethical practice

2. Understand the impact of ethical practice on individuals and organisations

• 2.1. Evaluate the impact of ethical practice on individuals and organisations

3. Understand ethical dilemmas

• 3.1. Define the term ‘ethical dilemma’
• 3.2. Analyse ethical dilemmas
• 3.3. Evaluate approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas