BA623 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare: Final Project Analysis

This project, part of the BA623 course, requires a comprehensive examination of legal and ethical issues in healthcare, focusing on medical malpractice. The project necessitates research from peer-reviewed articles and scholarly websites, excluding Wikipedia, with proper APA citations. It involves a detailed analysis of case law, statutes, and federal laws applicable to bioethics, as well as discussions on torts, negligence, and their applications in healthcare. The project also includes an exploration of legal and ethical responsibilities, common mistakes made by healthcare workers, and ways to avoid medical malpractice cases. The final deliverable includes a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation with detailed speaker notes, ensuring articulation and adherence to APA formatting guidelines. The rubric assesses the thoroughness of legal analysis, understanding of concepts, and the quality of the presentation.

GRADUATE PROJECT RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
 Your project must incorporate the following retrieved from the ProQuest library:
o At least two sources from peer reviewed articles
o At least two sources from scholarly websites
 Wikipedia is not an acceptable source of information for your project, and will not be accepted.
 All resources should be cited following APA
1. Keep the project requirements in mind as you learn
2. Review the Project Rubric
Rubric
BA623 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Final Project
BA623 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Final Project
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeExamines
thoroughly the case
law, statutes, state
federal laws that are
applicable to
bioethics.
75.0 pts
Applies the case law, each
applicable statute, as well as
state and federal laws in
detail. Gives the applicable
law a clear definition,
citation, and presents their
relevance to the topic. Also
gives examples of each type
in reference to the topic.
60.0 pts
Review of case law,
statutes, state and
federal law giving the
actual resources as
well as a brief
explanation of the
application to the
healthcare field.
50.0 pts
Gives an overview of the
case law but fails to explain
its application. Only lists
the applicable statutes, state
and federal laws but does
not give examples or
explanation of their
application in the
healthcare field.
0.0 pts
Does not include
case law,
statutes, or state
and federal laws
that are
applicable to the
bioethics.
75.0 pt
s

BA623 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Final Project
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDiscusses
the concepts of torts
and negligence in
the healthcare field.
75.0 pts
A detailed explanation of the
concept of torts and the application
in the healthcare field. A detailed
explanation of negligence and how it
applies to the healthcare field.
Includes examples of both the
concept of torts and negligence as it
relates to the chosen topic.
60.0 pts
Discusses the
concepts of torts
and negligence in
the healthcare field
with applicable
examples.
50.0 pts
Lists only the concepts
of torts and negligence
in the healthcare field
without discussion of
each and/or does not
include examples.
0.0 pts
Does not include
the concepts of
torts and
negligence in the
healthcare field.
75.0 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDiscusses
the topic’s areas of
legal and ethical
responsibilities
75.0 pts
A detailed discussion of
both the legal and ethical
responsibilities. Gives
real world examples of
those responsibilities as
they relate to the
healthcare field.
60.0 pts
Gives a couple of legal
and ethical
responsibilities and
explains their
application. Gives
examples of each
responsibility.
50.0 pts
Evaluation of the legal
and ethical
responsibility without
a complete discussion
of each. Does not give
clear and applicable
examples.
0.0 pts
Does not list legal and
ethical responsibilities,
and does not give
specific examples of
the problems that
surround the topic.
75.0 pt
s

BA623 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Final Project
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeShows a
clear understanding
of legal terms and
concepts.
75.0 pts
Uses applicable legal
language including
specific terms and
concepts with a clear
definition. Also includes
examples where
applicable.
60.0 pts
Includes legal terms
and concepts with a
brief explanation of
the words/ideas
used.
50.0 pts
Includes language,
terms and concepts
that are applicable but
fails to give
definitions or
examples.
0.0 pts
Does not include legal
language or terms
specific to the topic.
Does not include a
definition of the terms or
concepts presented.
75.0 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeCommon
mistakes made by
healthcare workers.
25.0 pts
At least 5 common mistakes
that are made by healthcare
workers. Complete
discussion of how those
mistakes are applicable to
medical malpractice.
20.0 pts
At least 3 common
mistakes that are made by
healthcare workers. Basic
explanation of how they
are applicable to medical
malpractice.
17.0 pts
Only lists the
mistakes but there is
no discussion of their
applicability to
medical malpractice.
0.0 pts
Presentation does
not include any
mistakes made by
healthcare
workers.
25.0 pt
s

BA623 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Final Project
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDiscussion
of negligence and
its components, as
well as its
application to
medical
malpractice.
25.0 pts
Complete discussion of
negligence and the elements.
Fully explained how
negligence is applied to
medical malpractice. Gives
examples of how negligence is
applied to medical malpractice.
20.0 pts
Explanation of
negligence including
the elements.
Application of
negligence to medical
malpractice in the
healthcare field.
17.0 pts
Basic definition of
negligence but does not
include the elements or
components. No discussion
of negligence and its
application to medical
malpractice.
0.0 pts
No
discussion of
negligence.
25.0 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
Outcom
eExplanation of
medical malpractice
and its impact upon
the healthcare field.
25.0 pts
Clear definition of medical
malpractice. Thorough
discussion of the impact of
medical malpractice on the
healthcare field. Examples of
how medical malpractice suits
impact the healthcare field.
20.0 pts
Discussed medical
malpractice and
fully explained the
impact upon the
healthcare field.
17.0 pts
Basic definition of
medical malpractice.
Short explanation of
the impact on the
healthcare field.
0.0 pts
No definition of
medical malpractice.
No discussion of the
impact of medical
malpractice in the
healthcare field.
25.0 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
Outcome10 slide
PowerPoint
presentation on
medical
malpractice.
25.0 pts
A detailed and high
quality PowerPoint
presentation for medical
malpractice.
20.0 pts
PowerPoint presentation
was provided with
sufficient detail and
quality.
17.0 pts
PowerPoint presentation
was provided but lacked
detail or was of poor
quality.
0.0 pts
PowerPoint
presentation is
missing.
25.0 pt
s

BA623 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Final Project
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDetailed
speaker notes (no
less than 250 words
per slide) included.
25.0 pts
Detailed and high
quality speaker notes
were provided.
20.0 pts
Speaker notes were
provided with sufficient
detail and quality.
17.0 pts
Speaker notes were
provided but lacked detail or
were of poor quality.
0.0 pts
Speaker notes
were not
provided.
25.0 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeWays in
which to avoid a
medical malpractice
case.
25.0 pts
At least 5 ways in which to
avoid a medical malpractice
case. Complete discussion of
why those actions will avoid a
malpractice claim.
20.0 pts
At least 3 ways to
avoid a medical
malpractice case with
a discussion of each
way.
17.0 pts
Lists ways to avoid
a malpractice claim
with no
explanation.
0.0 pts
Presentation does not
include ways to avoid
a medical malpractice
case.
25.0 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
Outcom
eArticulation
25.0 pts
There are no
detectable
writing
conventions
errors
20.0 pts
There are some writing
conventions errors, but
they do not impede
comprehension of the
work
17.0 pts
There are multiple writing
conventions errors that
somewhat limit
comprehension of the
work
0.0 pts
There are multiple writing
conventions errors that
severely impede
comprehension of the
work
25.0 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeAPA
Format and
Referencing
25.0 pts
Either the source citations follow
APA formatting with no detectable
errors, or no source citation was
required for this submission
20.0 pts
The source citations
have some APA
formatting errors
17.0 pts
The source citations
have multiple APA
formatting errors
0.0 pts
No attempt to
cite sources in
APA format is
evident
25.0 pt
s

BA623 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Final Project
Criteria Ratings Pts
Total Points: 500.0