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Students Are Required To Submit Weekly Journal Entries Throughout The

Students are required to submit weekly journal entries throughout the course. These reflective narratives help students identify important learning events that happen throughout the course and the practicum. In each week's entry, students should reflect on the personal knowledge and skills gained. Write a reflection journal to outline what has been discovered about your professional practice, personal strengths and weaknesses, and additional resources that could be introduced in a given situation to influence optimal outcomes. Each week there will be a specific focus to use in your reflection. Integrate leadership and inquiry into the current practice. Please make sure to address all areas in your writing. Topic Focus: Ethical Considerations in Health Care While APA style is not required for the body of this, solid academic writing is expected.

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The weekly journal reflections are a vital component of this course, serving as a mechanism for students to consolidate their learning experiences and assess their growth in both personal and professional domains. This particular assignment focuses on exploring ethical considerations in health care, emphasizing the integration of leadership and inquiry into current practice. Consistent reflection enables students to develop a deeper understanding of the ethical principles guiding health care and encourages critical thinking about how these principles influence decision-making and patient outcomes.

In this journal, students should begin by describing what they have learned about ethical principles in health care, such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. Reflection should include personal insights gained from clinical experiences, highlighting how ethical dilemmas are encountered and addressed in practice. For example, a student might reflect on a situation where respecting a patient's autonomy conflicted with other ethical principles, emphasizing the complexity involved in real-world decision-making.

Furthermore, students should evaluate their personal strengths and weaknesses related to ethical practice. Strengths might include compassion, communication skills, or sound judgment founded on ethical knowledge. Weaknesses might encompass areas such as difficulty navigating conflicts, limited understanding of ethical frameworks, or discomfort in addressing sensitive issues. Recognizing these areas allows for targeted professional development and improved ethical reasoning skills.

In addition to self-assessment, students are encouraged to explore resources and strategies that could enhance their ethical practice. This might include engaging with ethical codes of conduct, participating in ethics committees, utilizing decision-making models like the Four Topics Approach, or accessing continuing education on emerging ethical issues. The integration of leadership and inquiry involves questioning current practices, advocating for ethical standards, and leading by example to foster an ethical culture within health care settings.

Finally, the journal should reflect on how ethical considerations intersect with leadership roles in health care. Effective leaders promote ethical practices by establishing clear policies, advocating for patient rights, and supporting team members in ethical decision-making. Inquiry involves questioning existing protocols, seeking evidence-based solutions, and encouraging a culture of continuous ethical reflection and improvement.

By consistently engaging in these reflections, students will develop a more nuanced understanding of the ethical landscape in health care, enhance their professional practice, and contribute to improved patient outcomes. Submitting this journal to LopesWrite will further ensure academic integrity and adherence to institutional standards.

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