Legal and Ethical Parameters of Caring for Chronically Ill Clients
In this 2-3 page written assignment, you will be exploring the legal and ethical parameters of the case manager and caring for clients with chronic illness or require transitional and/or end of life care. In the paper, respond to the following questions.
- Compare the differences in the roles and responsibilities of nursing care for clients in acute care settings and clients who have chronic illness and/or who may experience transitional care.
- What are the legal and ethical parameters when a nurse is working as a case manager?
- Describe two behaviors that demonstrate accountable and responsible nursing practice as a case manager.
- Give one example of how a nurse can properly and accurately delegate a task to another when working as a case manager.
- What two legal and ethical principles must be followed when documenting in a client’s chart as a case manager.
