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Ethical Principles In The ATRA Code Of Ethics At Willowbrook

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Evidently everything that took place at Willowbrook was extremely unethical all around. All ten of the principles in the ATRA code of ethics were violated. Willowbrook is a perfect example of how ethics change over time. Even though today you hear stories about abuse and neglect that takes place in nursing homes this type of treatment and this amount of widespread neglect would never happen today. Today there are strict protocols and guidelines in every facility that as a professional you are required to follow. The action taken to close Willowbrook led to many benefits for those with physical and intellectual disabilities. Today state institutions are increasingly less common and those with disabilities often get to live in group home settings
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