Henry is a 16-year old student with muscular dystrophy. To reach Henry's goal of being able to in...

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Henry is a 16-year old student with muscular dystrophy. To reach Henry's goal of being able to independently get in and out of his house, his OT, Jon, suggests that he use an electronic aids for daily living (EADL) system. However, Henry is insured through Medicaid and they will not pay for an EADL. by Mind Map: Henry is a 16-year old student with muscular dystrophy. To reach Henry's goal of being able to independently get in and out of his house, his OT, Jon, suggests that he use an electronic aids for daily living (EADL) system. However, Henry is insured through Medicaid and they will not pay for an EADL.

1. Moral Distress

1.1. Jon knows an EADL is the best option for Henry - insurance makes this not possible

2. Stakeholders

2.1. Henry, Henry's mother, Jon (OT), after-school program employees, Medicaid

3. Additional Information

3.1. What are EADLs?

3.1.1. Electronic assistive technology device or system

3.2. What is muscular dystrophy?

3.2.1. Genetic muscle disease causing muscle weakness that worsens over time

4. Courses of Action

4.1. End OT services

4.1.1. Positive: Jon would not have to experience this moral distress

4.1.2. Negative: unprofessional, Henry's condition could rapidly progress without OT

4.2. Appeal insurance decision

4.2.1. Positive: potentially receive EADL through insurance

4.2.2. Negative: lengthy process that could require a hearing (costly)

4.3. Community donation

4.3.1. Positive: potentially receive EADL without cost

4.3.2. Negative: could be lengthy process

5. Code of Ethics

5.1. Core Values

5.1.1. Freedom

5.1.2. Justice

5.1.3. Altruism

5.2. Ethical Principles

5.2.1. Autonomy

5.2.2. Justice

5.3. Standards of Conduct

5.3.1. 2A: "Respect and honor the expressed wishes"

5.3.2. 2F: "Promote shared decision making"

5.3.3. 4L: "Provide information and resources to address barriers to access"

5.3.4. 7A: "Inclusive, collaborative, and respectful of diversity of thought"

6. References