Do the right thing. It sounds so easy, but it isn’t. Every time a story iswritten about any medical issue, whether it’s abortion, end-of-life care, or multiple births, everyone has an opinion about what’s right and what’s wrong. We’re bombarded with two or more opposing viewpoints, and each
one sound reasonable. But which one is right? And that’s medical ethics in a nutshell. What’s the right thing to do? How do we structure clinics, hospitals, and government so the most people benefit
and patients are treated with respect and compassion? What should you, as the provider, do in certain situations? There are guidelines and principles in place to help us make decisions, but sometimes those come into direct conflict with each other. When that happens, we need to use logical reasoning skills, ethical theories, and some tools of philosophy to balance and weigh our options. Even after all of that is done, there are still questions. Medical ethics gets into the gray areas of life. As you look at these issues in more depth, you realize there aren’t many that are truly black and white.
In this chapter, we define medical ethics, look at the differences between ethical and legal behaviors, and explain the difference between patient rights and provider responsibilities. We need to understand the guidelines and guideposts to follow while treating patients in all stages of life. We look at some of the common and hot-button controversies and take a peek at the ethics of medical research, which is on the forefront of medicine.
Book Name
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Medical Ethics for Dummies
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Author
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- Jane Runzheimer
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Language
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English
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Format
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PDF
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Size
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2.35 MB
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Pages
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388
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