Legislation and Guidance on Conflicts of Interest, Balancing Resources and Minimising Risk

Legislation and Guidance on Conflicts of Interest, Balancing Resources and Minimising Risk

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the roles of different organisations that influence or advise on ethical issues in health and social care. At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify key pieces of legislation that govern ethical conduct in health and social care settings. At the end of the lesson you will comprehend the guidance provided by the Department of Health and other bodies for managing conflicts of interest, balancing resources, and minimizing risks. At the end of the lesson you will be able to critically evaluate how guidance on ethical issues can be counterbalanced by factors such as religion, personal choice, and government policies.

What do you already know about ethical issues in health and social care?

Organisations Influencing Ethical Issues

NHS, DH, NICE, HSE provide guidance or are influenced by legislation.

Relevant Legislation

Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998, Mental Capacity Act 2005, National Health Service Act 2006 Section 140, Equality Act 2010, Care Act 2014.

Guidance on Managing Conflicts of Interest

DH Decision Support Tool, NICE and NHS guidelines on Care Pathways and Plans, HSE risk assessment guidance.

Counterbalancing Factors

Personal, religious beliefs, government policies.

Definition List

Conflict of Interest, Balancing Resources, Minimising Risk, DH Decision Support Tool, Care Pathways, Care Plans

Which legislation sets out the rights of individuals in relation to their personal data?

1. Mental Capacity Act 2005
2. Data Protection Act 2018
3. Freedom of Information Act 2000
4. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

What legislation aims to safeguard vulnerable adults who may be at risk of abuse?

1. Equality Act 2010
2. Children Act 1989
3. Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
4. Care Act 2014

Which legislation provides the legal framework for the protection and use of personal health information?

1. Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
2. Mental Health Act 1983
3. Human Rights Act 1998
4. Health and Social Care Act 2012

What legislation outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees to ensure health and safety at work?

1. Public Health Act 1875
2. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
3. Mental Capacity Act 2005
4. Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Which legislation places a duty on local authorities to assess and meet the needs of individuals in need of care and support?

1. Mental Capacity Act 2005
2. Care Act 2014
3. National Assistance Act 1948
4. Equality Act 2010

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.