Category: 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…

The evolution of animal rights has lead to improved animal healthcare. It is imperative to state that while modern medicine is intended to cure animals’ diseases, there are instances where the quality of a pet’s life is threatened by an incurable, irreversible and insufferable condition, injury or old age. In such circumstances, pet owners may…

The article by Shelly Schwartz provides a detailed examination of possible cases in which lying to patients is considered normal or accepted. The author focuses on instances where lying to the patient is a part of the support needed to soften the bad news or provide comfort in a stressful situation. Therefore, the article centers…

Introduction Tourism is an important sector in the economy of every country as it not only attracts income but also provides important avenues through which people and nature interact constructively. The hospitality industry attracts people from across the world for recreation, business, and environmental conservation attractions. Due to the nature of the activities involved, individuals…

Broad Topic Area Health care reform, medical care quality, quality management, safety regulations Problem Statement Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) are preventable events yet still occur because of various factors, including noncompliance to safety guidelines. Purpose Statement To determine the commonness and attributes of pressure injuries and to indicate important factors related to HAPIs and adherence…

During the administration of medical care, there is always a struggle especially if the patient is a child whether to use force or not when the kid becomes violent during the treatment. The case of Mathilda, the young girl taken for treatment by both of her parents, shows how treatment of children can be very…

Infection with syphilis in most cases occurs sexually, is transmitted from person to person. Untreated or poorly treated syphilis in the vast majority of cases, despite individual deviations, consistently passes in its development through certain negative periods. I believe that it should be mandatory to inform the physician about the presence of symptoms of such…

Table of Contents Abstract Literature Review Problem Statement Research Question References Abstract This paper provides a background understanding of research that is aimed at examining the legal and ethical environment restrictions and opportunities affecting health care provision at the Jackson Hospital in Miami. The literature review presents different perspectives, such as the effect of standardization,…

Table of Contents Introduction Organ Allocation Should Be Based On Merit Justification Justice, Honesty, and Fairness Conclusion References Introduction One of the most morally challenging questions related to medical ethics is whether or not healthcare should be rationed. However, the scarcity of medical resources, both now and throughout the history of medicine, has made healthcare…

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…