Confidentiality in the Medical Field Most jobs have a confidentiality policy. In the medical field‚ confidentiality is extremely important. If the wrong person were to gain access to someone’s medical records‚ they could use that against them. It can potentially harm that person’s personal life. Keeping a patient’s information and medical records confidential is a must. The importance of confidentiality stressed in HIPAA and HITECH act protects the integrity of medical facilities and a patient’s
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Medical assistant ethics. There are numerous ethical issues that a medical assistant may encounter in a daily office or hospital setting. It is unethical to have a conversation with a fellow coworker regarding a patient. The patient may overhear or worse may be relate to someone in the office. It is no one’s business as to why the patient had an appointment. Another unethical behavior that is unacceptable is foul language in front of the patient. They do not need to hear that kind a language under
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The American’s Creed "I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people by the people‚ for the people‚ whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union‚ one and inseparable; established upon those principls of freedom‚ equality‚ justice‚ and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it;
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important academic skill‚ but it is of significant importance in the medical field as well. Clear communication is important with patients‚ between colleagues and in charting to ensure notes and directions are properly followed in an effort to prevent errors. There are many homonyms in medicine‚ which is why correct spelling and grammar can be crucial in writing. With terminology such as diarrhoetic‚ diuretic‚ aphagia‚ aphasia‚ medical professionals must ensure correct spelling and be sure of the word’s
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consent to a set procedure‚ the patient must be aware of the situation. This authorizes doctors access to their body and do what they must. Without permission the doctors have no right to treat a subject‚ if they do so it is illegal and a sign of medical malpractice and negligence. Consent can only be liable if and when the patient is fully informed of all conditions and has provided proof of consent. Sometimes patients consent to a set plan but later revoke their involvement due to further analysis
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topic in research where implications of coercion seem present. Areas where these seem present include ethics consultations‚ presentations given at bioethics and medical conferences‚ and in ethics committee meetings. This essay’s main argument was that the arguments for coercion are wrong in these instances. This speaks to authors topic of the essay in stating that the idea of coercion in medical research is not as prevalent as indicated in research ethical dilemmas and topics. Some arguments come
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Defense side of the case Free market ethics: The two companies‚ Grace and J. Riley leather Co. Inc.‚ were dumping the toxic waste on the nearby open ground for many years resulting in groundwater contamination. As the companies focused only on increasing the shareholder value by reducing the operational costs‚ they overlooked environmental health and safety regulations regarding toxic waste disposal. If companies would have followed the safe toxic waste disposal practices‚ it would have prevented
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Professional Behavior in Medical Field As a healthcare professional‚ a main goal in patient care is to inspire confidence in the patient in a professional manner. Since conveying professionalism in any workplace encompasses the way people communicate‚ one of the first ways healthcare professionals can inspire confidence in patients is by the way they look. Healthcare professionals can appear professional by removing any body jewelry located on body parts other than the ears and by covering
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Abrianna Lewis-Britton Theo-101 Prof. Robertson 27 September 2014 The Apostles’ Creed In the Apostles’ Creed‚ the first line states that‚ “I believe in God the Father Almighty Maker and Creator of heaven and earth”. This line can be referenced to Genesis 1:1‚ which says‚ “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. This can be referenced because it talks about in the Apostles’ Creed that God is the maker and creator of heaven and earth and in the bible scripture it tells you when
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childbirth‚ and interacting with cancer patients. During my clinical rotations‚ we explored how each area of the hospital comes together to function as part of the larger operation. These first-hand experiences made me consider the reality of the medical professions and the incredible way they can change people’s lives. By the end of senior year‚ I will have successfully completed the EMT program and will have observed the emergency process in action. I have been provided with a great exposure to
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