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Journal prompt
Why is it important for Health Care Professionals to know about legal and ethical issues in health care?
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4. Healthcare professionals’ ethical obligations
Ethics
Standard of conduct or code of behavior for a person or group of people
Involves:
Personal values
Professional standards expected of a healthcare professional
Organizational standards expected of an employee
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Aspects of Ethics
Ability to determine “right” from “wrong”
Commitment to do what is right
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Personal Ethics
Ethical Foundations:
Personal values
Dependable
Honest
Responsible
Trustworthy
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COAT OF ARMS
You are to draw a coat of arms that represents/shows your ethical beliefs
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8. Professional Ethics (standards)
Code of Ethics
Specific for each healthcare career
Two components
1. Principles of Ethics
Standards of exemplary professional behavior for all members of the association
2. Rules of Ethics
Mandatory, direct standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct
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9. Organizational Ethics
Moral values that guide the way corporations make decisions
Governed by
Legislation/laws
Professional codes
Individual values
Never compromise your ability to perform in the best interest of the organization
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Importance for the healthcare professional to understand legal and ethical issues
Knowledge of legal responsibilities
Limitations of practice
Implications of their actions
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11. Healthcare professionals’ ethical obligations
Recognize Illegal and Unethical Behavior
Report any event that has adverse affects on the health, safety or welfare of any person within the healthcare agency
Healthcare professional must
Obey the law
Follow code of ethics for his/her job description
Treat everyone with respect
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Importance for the healthcare professional to understand legal and ethical issues
Protection of
Healthcare professionals
Patients
Co-workers
Facility
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13. Healthcare professionals’ ethical obligations
Report Illegal and Unethical Behavior
Ensures health, safety and welfare of any person within the healthcare agency
Follow employee handbook for reporting procedures
Consult manager/supervisor
Contact human resources supervisor
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Importance for the healthcare professional to understand legal and ethical issues
Ethical behavior ensures
Quality patient care
Positive work relationships
Well-managed workplace
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15. Legal and ethical dilemmas encountered by healthcare professionals
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17. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Abortion
Termination of a pregnancy
Spontaneous- A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy
Induced- a procedure that is done to end a pregnancy. Most induced abortions are done in the 1st 12 weeks of pregnancy. Test will be done to confirm pregnancy and a counselor is available to answer any questions.
Possible ethical issues/topics for discussion on abortion:
Comparative rights – does the fetus have the same rights to life as the mom has to determine her future?
Question of personhood – when does a baby’s personhood begin? At conception or the day of birth?
Sanctity of human life – do we believe that all human life is sacred, and, thus, that the direct and intentional taking of an innocent human life is a proper act?
Abortion from a utilitarian perspective: The question is not can the fetus reason or talk, but can they suffer?

18. Although abortion is legal there are still ethical issues that arise…
Abortion is legal. The Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade (1973) established that the right to have an abortion is protected by the U.S. Constitution, which means that states are prohibited from banning abortions performed prior to the point of viability. Roe originally established viability at 24 weeks; Casey v. Planned Parenthood (1992) shortened it to 22 weeks.
Although abortion is legal there are still ethical issues that arise…

19. What are the ethical issues?
Comparative rights – does the fetus have the same rights to life as the mom has to determine her future?
Question of personhood – when does a baby’s personhood begin? At conception or the day of birth?
Sanctity of human life – do we believe that all human life is sacred, and, thus, that the direct and intentional taking of an innocent human life is a proper act?
Abortion from a utilitarian (one that believes in maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering) perspective: The question is not can the fetus reason or talk, but can they suffer?

20. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas End of life
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21. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Euthanasia
(mercy killing)
Assisted
The act of ending the life of an individual in a painless manner. Individual is usually suffering from a terminal illness.
Types of Euthanasia
Voluntary – by consent of the individual (patient)
Involuntary – another person makes a decision for the individual
Assisted – another person provides information, guidance, means to end life
Involuntary
Voluntary
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Assisted: another person provides information, guidance, means to end life
Voluntary: by consent of the individual (patient)
Involuntary: Involuntary – another person makes a decision for the individual
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24. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Advanced Directives
Legal documents that allow the patient to state the end of life treatments they would or would not want, in the event that they become unable to make those decisions.
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25. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Living Will
Patient’s document that states specific measures to be taken or not taken to prolong life.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
Hydration
Medication
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26. Legal and Ethical Issues Power of Attorney
Document that names the person that will make healthcare decisions for the patient that is unable to do so.
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27. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Organ Donation
The removal of healthy tissues from one person for the purpose of transplanting them into another person. Donor can be living or recently deceased.
The following organs/tissues can be donated/transplanted:
Heart Tendons
Intestines Corneas
Lungs Heart Valves
Liver Bone Marrow
Pancreas Veins
Bones Skin
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The following organs/tissues can be donated/transplanted:
Heart Tendons
Intestines Corneas
Lungs Heart Valves
Liver Bone Marrow
Pancreas Veins
Bones Skin
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29. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Research and Experimental Treatment
Healthcare research seeks to develop treatments for a disease process, or to establish new knowledge for health and wellness maintenance.
AIDS
Stem Cell
Cancer Research
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