Ethics Case Study HCS/335 October 7, 2013 Linda Hagler-Reid, MBA Introduction Jerry McCall is Dr. William’s office assistant. He has received professional training as both a medical assistant and a Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN). He is handling all of the phone calls while the receptionist is at lunch. A patient calls and says he must have a prescription refill for Valium, an antidepressant medication, called in right away to his pharmacy, since he is leaving for the airport in thirty
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Read Ch. 1 of Health Care Ethics. Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Medical Law and Ethics. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Read the Week One Read Me First. Participation Participate in class discussion. 4/10/2014 1 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. 4/10/2014 1 Nongraded Activities and Preparation Ethics Case Study Begin working on the Ethics Case Study due in Week Two. Learning Team Instructions Begin working on the Code of Ethics Paper due in Week Three.
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The Hippocratic Oath and Medical Euthanasia Rick Slaven – Ethical Dilemma Case Study EDLC 702 “They were all doctors.” – Auschwitz survivor “I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone.” This is the third line of the Hippocratic Oath in its second English translation. This Oath, commonly attributed to Hippocrates, is the binding document that requires physicians to practice medicine honestly and to uphold a number
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ETHICS IN NURSING Ethics: Are a branch of philosophy which seeks to address questions about morality; that is, about concepts such as good and bad, right and wrong, justice and virtue. Moral principles in health ethics: Autonomy: is the process of including clients in their health care decisions. * Informed Consent Beneficence: is the act of taking positive action to help others, it encourages people to do good for others and working in the best interest of the clients. * Performing
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Versus AIMS Araval Institute of Medical Sciences IPC Indian Penal Code i.e. That is Sec. Section PVS Permanent Vegetative State U.S. United States IMC Indian Medical Council BMA British Medical Association KEM King Edward Medical LIST OF AUTHORITIES NO. | CASE LAWS | 1. | Aruna
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issue within the medical and legal systems; which has been in debate for almost two million years. The word ‘euthanasia’ comes from the Greek origin and means “good death, or easy death.” (Pozgar, 2010) When considering a physician acting in the best interest of the patient, the “legal system must ensure that the constitutional rights of the patient are maintained, while protecting society’s interests in preserving life, preventing suicide, and maintaining the integrity of the medical profession.”
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Ethically, the medical staff enforced their code of ethics by doing what was necessary for the patients’ health. The medical professionals in this case did what they thought was the right thing to do by inserting a feeding tube to make sure that Bouvia was receiving the proper nutrition. In healthcare there are several professional standards in which they need to abide by in order to deliver the highest level of quality of care that is necessary for the better health of the patient. For instance
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Two: Application of Ethics Within Individual Organizations | | Details | Due | Points | Objectives | 1 2.1 Describe ethical principles used in health care organizations. 2.2 Explain the relationship between an organization’s culture and ethical decision-making. 2.3 Recognize the role and importance of ethical values within an organization. | | | Readings | Read Ch. 3 & 5 of Health Care Ethics. Read Ch. 8 of Medical Law and Ethics. Read this week’s
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excited. I know from working in the medical field that many different and challenging situations arise and need to be addressed properly, that is where medical ethics comes into play. During this semester I learned about multiple different issues, thoughts, beliefs and reasons on how we should deal with certain situations. But, there were two things that struck me and make me think when I am at work dealing with patients and their families. Medical ethics is defined as a system of moral principles
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Regarding medical cases he argues that all patients deserve to know the truth and that to withhold the truth or lie is something that goes against kindness. When an individual tells the truth it can be seen as a utility because it aids in the ability to make an informed decision. Thomasma also makes the point that in all circumstances in individuals default mode should be set to tell the truth. 1B) When it comes to paternalism, Thomasma does stand on the side
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