Category: Ethics

The story of Henrietta Lacks is the foundation of modern medical ethics and humanistic treatment of patients worldwide, especially among minorities. After undergoing dangerous procedures during segregation at Johns Hopkins, Henrietta Lacks lost her cells and died a few months after the medical operation. The cells obtained by George Gay subsequently became a global medical…

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…

The scenario in question considers the case of Mr. Cote, who has Alzheimer’s disease in its end stage. His severe condition is complicated by a recent stroke, and the health care team has faced a serious dilemma regarding future work. Mr. Cote is unable to swallow on his own, and in the past month, there…

Spiritual beliefs affecting the health policy reform process Spiritual beliefs and political ideologies are inextricably linked to each other since the former impact the latter. In particular, the majority of people associate certain beliefs with social benefits, prosperity, and other positive phenomena (Ernecoff, Curlin, Buddadhumaruk, & White, 2015). It is possible to note that spiritual…

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…

The adoption of technologies in healthcare systems has been revolutionizing the delivery of medical services. Health information technologies such as telemedicine have increased the accessibility to care and developed new ways for clinicians to provide the services. The physician-patient interaction facilitated by telemedicine raises different levels of accountability to the care provider. This essay discusses…

Introduction Abortion is one of the most controversial medical processes in many nations today. Different laws have been passed in some countries to legalize the procedure. However, in most jurisdictions, the act is prohibited by law. The process of medically ending a pregnancy may either be unethical or ethical depending on the legislation in place…

Table of Contents Introduction Conflict of Health Promotion Values Ethical issues in Teaching Health Promotion Strategies Conclusion References Introduction Health is an important factor to achieve the appropriate quality of life, equal opportunities, and happiness. Health promotion strategies include many approaches such as behavior change and empowerment. Still, a nurse practitioner often meets challenges when…

Ethics in Professional Nursing Organization Nowadays, ethics and advocacy are highly important components of nursing and any kind of medical practice, and there is a variety of nursing organizations that tend to focus on the active development and constant improvement of the healthcare system. One of them is National League for Nursing, and it specializes…