Category: Ethics

  • Medical Ethics – The Four Pillars Explained

    Medical ethics is an integral part of the theory of medicine. This part is essential and is not inferior to the need to study other basics of medicine. While receiving an education, every medical worker becomes familiar with the norms and requirements of this field. This paper explains the term ethics, its importance, and a…

  • Healthcare Laws and Ethical Principles

    All healthcare procedures and acts are guided by laws, principles, and concepts that enable patient quality care. For example, federal legislation known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), which was introduced in 1996, mandated the development of standards to prevent the disclosure of confidential client health information without the client’s awareness or…

  • Ethical Issues in Health Information Management

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction When considering any problematic situation in life, one must first look at what the solutions are from a moral standpoint. Many scholars believe that the answer to any problem can be humane and that finding it is something that every person who encounters difficulties in their life…

  • The Importance of Ethical Health Promotion

    Table of Contents Introduction Issue Summary Role of Healthcare Professionals Conclusion References Introduction Healthcare facilities can use big data to transform the existing care delivery models. Modern technologies can improve the nature of organizational communication, decision-making, and problem-solving. The medical sector stands a chance to gain from these innovations by supporting the delivery personalized services,…

  • Patients’ Spiritual Needs and Ethical Principles

    Table of Contents Introduction Patient Autonomy Christian Perspective Regarding Sickness and Health Spiritual Assessment Benefits Conclusion References Introduction Healthcare professionals try to follow the basic principles, including a patient’s beneficence, autonomy, nonlimerence, and justice. However, in many cases, adherence to all of the principles mentioned above is barely possible due to the complexity of human…

  • The Ethical Dilemma in Nursing

    Table of Contents The Nuremberg Code Ethical dilemma Case Solution Cost and benefits References The Nuremberg Code Advanced practice nurses face numerous ethical dilemmas in their daily activities, and they have to refer to the code of ethics that governs their practice to make the appropriate decisions. Advanced practice nurses must follow the Nuremberg Code…

  • The Ethical Issues Associated With Organ Transplantation

    Table of Contents Introduction Organ Transplants Procurement and Distribution of Organs Consent Payment for Organs and Transplantation Surgeries Socio-Economic Context Effectiveness of Organ Transplants Conclusion References Introduction Ethics refer to them as a set of “well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to…

  • A Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine

    When it comes to treating yourself and others, there are various advantages and disadvantages of medical intervention. Clinical ethics is essential when addressing medical dilemmas because it entails treating patients ethically and respecting their autonomy. Medical indications are specified when implemented so that the doctor can establish a diagnosis and prescribe the most effective therapy…

  • Ethical Lens Inventory in Nursing

    Four Ethical Lenses as the Framework to the Simulation Gaming Site Analyzing the simulation and the results obtained at the end of it, one must mention that the game can be viewed though each of the four ethical lenses. It is quite remarkable that the gaming site has a very clear structure that is closely…

  • Ethical Dilemma of Patient Care Delivery

    Table of Contents Description and Precipitating Factors of the Dilemma Barriers to Resolution of the Dilemmas Personal Bias and their Impact on the Evaluation of the Dilemma Ethical Principles Relevant to the Dilemmas Useful Theories and Models to Evaluate and Propose Solutions to the Dilemmas Theories and Models for Evaluation and Resolution of the Dilemma…