Category: Ethics

Confidentiality between a doctor and a patient is significant since it protects their dignity and helps build trust in a healthcare organization. Medical confidentiality has its origin in the Common law system that remedied patients in case their privacy and confidence rights were violated. The British legal system is crucial in the development of medical…

Table of Contents Introduction Arguments in support of embryo harvesting Arguments against embryo harvesting Conclusion References Introduction Embryo harvesting is arguably an outstanding discovery in the field of medicine that has elicited great controversy. Embryo cells possess the potential to differentiate into various forms of body tissues and organs (Blazer, & Zimmer, 2005). On the…

Introduction Background Pressure ulcers (PU) remain one of the issues that prevent the provision of high-quality healthcare services. Goals The objective of the paper is to define the strategies that can help avoid the development of PU in patients. Problem Description The phenomenon of PU occurs in hospitalized patients quite often. PU can be seen…

Table of Contents Introduction Descriptive and prescriptive Responsive and extensive relation of autonomy Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The medical field has been in the recent past advanced in its technological sector. This has in turn led to saving lives of injured casualties. Thus, it has led to most heated debates that encase medical ethics of…

The marketing approach of bringing gifts to potential clients can be roughly classified as “gift marketing.” Such a strategy has been created based on the concept that the process of gift giving brings people closer to each other. Businesses often send potential customers gifts to capture their attention as well as remind customers about products…

While the practice of the medical profession advocates for collective and individual responsibility and discretion in making a decision, it may be inappropriate to allow physicians to operate outside universally acceptable standards. There should be core values and principles that are shared by members of the medical profession. Working in contravention of these guiding principles…

Confidentiality in health care carries a duty of care and a legal obligation to the patient (Beech, 2007). According to Beech, the legal requirement to uphold patient confidentiality is not always explicit. In other words, there is no explicit obligation for the health care staff to either divulge, or fail to divulge, the information given…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Euthanasia is a controversial topic with many people from all walks of life arguing for and against it. I take a moderate stand and say that it can be allowed if six conditions (based on the law in the Netherlands) are met. Some academicians and associations…

It is always difficult to deal with patients and their data as the code of ethics should be followed. However, the research is one of the main guarantees of successful treatment in the future. To make sure that the research corresponds to the specific rules and ethical norms, it is important to get to know…

Table of Contents Introduction Respect for Human Dignity Primary Commitment Conclusion References Introduction A nurse is one of the central figures of the modern healthcare sector. Being responsible for the efficient delivery of care and communication with patients, this very specialist plays a critical role in the recovery process and its outcomes. At the same…