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Ethics Case Study: Madam Teng's Case

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After reading the case and suggested solutions provided, I have come up with pros and cons for each suggested solution. Using the first solution of doing nothing about the case, the ethical principle Quality of life will be implicated. As since it can affect the health of Madam Teng and her neighbours and this will then decrease their Quality of Life. This is due to the many empty drink cans and leftover food which will attract rats, cockroaches and houseflies. With these living in the same house, it can cause diseases to spread which will, in turn, make both her neighbours and herself to fall sick easily. Also, when there is a large amount of clutters in Madam Teng's house, it can cause breathing difficulties as there are accumulated dust, mould spores in the air and this will cause her to be ill easily. Hence, I feel that by not doing anything can harm their lives. Moreover, if we do nothing about the case, it can endanger lives which led to the ethical principle, Protection of Life being implicated. There are many stacks of books, old newspapers, past magazines and other flammable items around the stove area and this catches fire quickly. Also, if a fire were to break out, these items will cause the fire to spread even faster. Also, Madam Teng would not be able to escape from …show more content…

As Madam Teng said that she had the right to live her lifestyle of her choice, we should comply with her wishes as she has the right to make her own choice. Also, according to the SASW code of ethics, social workers affirms the rights of the person served to make their own decisions and to work out their own problems within the scope of their own resources, having due regard to their personal well-being (SASW, 2004). Since Madam Teng does not suffer from any past illness, she is then fit to make her own decision. Therefore, not doing anything allows her to make her own decision and us to follow

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