Instructions for Writing the ACD Video Essay
Overview: You are expected to write a 500-word reflective essay based on the ACD (American College of Dentists) video, which presents a scenario involving a difficult patient experiencing pain and requesting narcotic pain relievers. The video includes multiple scenarios that present ethical dilemmas, requiring careful reflection and consideration. The paper should incorporate answers to the questions posed within the video and should also address points of self-improvement based on a complaint review.
Essay Guidelines:
1. Watch the ACD Video in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NlBhxLLBRw
o Carefully review the video that shows a patient in pain requesting narcotic medication.
o Pay attention to the different scenarios and how the dental professional responds to ethical challenges.
2. Address the Ethical Questions in Your Essay: In the body of your paper, be sure to respond to the following prompts:
o “Anticipating how you might deliberate to find a suitable resolution to any such dilemma is good preparation and can aid each practitioner to find appropriate solutions to the challenges they sometimes must face.”
§ Reflect on your own approach: How would you prepare yourself for such a situation?
o “What are the ethical and professional issues raised by this scenario?”
§ Identify and discuss the key ethical and professional challenges presented.
o “What are some options for addressing the situation?”
§ Propose several reasonable and ethical approaches for handling the patient’s request.
3. Complaint Review and Action Plan:
o Review each point listed in the complaint related to your behavior or actions.
o For each point, develop a brief action plan outlining how you intend to improve in that area. This may include strategies for communication, ethical decision-making, professionalism, or clinical judgment.
4. Formatting Requirements:
o The essay should be approximately 500 words.
o Use clear, professional language.
o Organize the essay with an introduction, body paragraphs addressing each point, and a brief conclusion.
Goal: The purpose of this essay is to develop your ethical reasoning skills and to reflect on how to grow as a professional when faced with difficult real-world situations.
– (question in the video): Anticipating how you might deliberate to find a suitable resolution to any such dilemma is good preparation and can aid each practitioner to find appropriate solutions to the challenges they sometimes must face.
– (question in the video): What are the ethical and professional issues raised by this scenario?
– (question in the video): what are some options for addressing the situation?