Category: Ethics

  • Medical Ethics Dilemma: Ethical Theories and Law

    Health care provision is increasingly becoming complicated. In modern-day health care provision, certain ethical issues have to be addressed. As such, there are ethical theories that inform health care providers in moral reasoning and judgment regarding the type and healthcare offered. These theories are also connected to legal statutes. In the current case that involves…

  • Morals and Ethics in New Jersey Dental School

    Nowadays, it is critical to use universal ethical and moral dogmas as guidance, as it will help avoid conflicts and find effective solutions. This matter is highly important in dentistry and other branches of medical sphere since the safety of the patient is highly dependent on following these principles. Apart from having similar intentions, the…

  • Medical Ethics. A Finding of Nonpaternity

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Decision and Justification References Introduction Jennifer C is a 19 months-old baby who has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that is autosomal recessive. The characteristic pattern of the disease is that a child inherits its gene from both parents, with each of them being a carrier (Rosaler,…

  • Nancy Cruzan’s Case in End-of-Life Decision Ethics

    When considering a challenging situation of terminating life support, the ethical analysis is applied by both medical personnel and family members to determine the best outcome. Most people feel that such cases require all possible interventions. Morally, it is considered that life-sustaining treatment should be terminated if the chances of a beneficial outcome are smaller…

  • Patient Advocacy: Ethical Decision-Making

    The patient presented to the healthcare setting is a twenty-five-year-old woman with signs of physical abuse and concussion. She had several injuries on her face and body, claiming that she had been attacked in the evening by a burglar attempting to steal her purse and phone, and she also fell when trying to get away…

  • The Issues of Public Health, Ethics, and Human Rights

    Table of Contents Thesis Point Public Health and Medicine Ethics and Human Rights Main Idea References Thesis Point The modern development of medicine and human rights system appeared to be under the power of state government that is why challenges in the ethical behavior of the population, caused by right violations, can result in epidemic…

  • The Code of Ethics of the American Nurses Association

    Introduction The Code of Ethics developed by the American Nurses Association is aimed at protecting the wellbeing of patients and promoting the improvement in the healthcare environments. It is a document that should guide the behavior and decisions of nursing professionals. In this case, ethics can be viewed as a set of values as well…

  • Ethical and Legal Issues of the Physician

    Table of Contents Ethical Decisions Legal Decisions Advice to Frank and Sarah Conclusion References Physicians face challenges in decision-making whenever a patient reuses treatment. They have to focus on the ethical guidelines and legal requirements before making a decision in response to the patient’s non-compliant nature. This paper looks into the ethical and legal decisions…

  • US Healthcare Sector: ObamaCare and Ethical Problems

    The modern healthcare sector is one of the most important aspects that might guarantee societys survival and further evolution. For this reason, it is given such great attention. Besides, the nature of this sector presupposes the close cooperation with patients who should be provided with care and other services to guarantee their recovery. Thus, any…

  • Cryonics and Its Ethical Side

    Table of Contents Significance of the topic Research question Research Hypotheses Literature Review Research Method Conclusion Works Cited In the contemporary world, the new scientific discoveries and innovations often look promising and can lead to serious benefits in future. However, in is not rare that such innovations face the strong resistance of the public due…