For the purpose of this discussion I will describe an ethical dilemma associated with the state of population and health disparities. I will discuss cultural underpinnings supporting the pros and cons of the health care reform and the Affordable Care Act in the United States. Lastly‚ I will explain the principles of social justice and human right protection in the reduction of health disparities. Ethical Dilemma associated with State of Population and Health Disparities The definition of health
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therapeutic nurse-patient relationship as “a helping relationship that’s based on mutual trust and respect‚ the nurturing of faith and hope‚ being sensitive to self and others‚ and assisting with the gratification of your patient’s physical‚ emotional‚ and spiritual needs through your knowledge and skill” ( as quoted in Pullen‚ 2010‚ p.4). Nurse’s are expected to portray and act professionally‚ legally and ethically in order to established an effective nurse-client relationship. The Nursing and Midwifery
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An Ethical Dilemma Aker & Aker is one of the top five accounting firms in the United States. It is providing multiple accounting services in personal money management and corporations. Jack had been working under Aker & Aker for over 17 years since he graduated from school. He has devoted most of his time (60-70 hours) in order to become a great supporter in the company‚ and no one can deny that he work hard more than anyone else. Jack’s colleague‚ Carla‚ who is also a great accountant‚
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between healthcare provider and the patient because it will help them work together towards a common goal‚ patient’s health goals. Unlike social relationship‚ this relationship is dynamic‚ client focused‚ and client’s goal oriented to enhance patient outcome.
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her cancer. It has been arranged that Irene is to have surgery involving a wide local incision to remove the breast lump and any surrounding malignant tissue as well as an auxillary clearance (lymph node dissection) (Tschudin‚ 1996). However‚ Irene expresses concern at this time that her surgery will cause her arm to swell (lymphoedema) and this will affect her interaction with her baby. Therefore as the nurse responsible for Irene’s care‚ a care plan of actual and potential postoperative complications
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Euthanasia: A Moral Dilemma The word euthanasia is derived from two Greek words‚ “eu” which means “good” and “thanatos” which means “death‚” thus‚ you have the translation “good death.” For many‚ when faced with a terminal disease or injury‚ it is all they truly want. That is‚ the ability to choose the right to die‚ in lieu of‚ a slow and painful death. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Euthanasia as‚ “The act or practice of killing hopelessly sick or injured individuals in a relatively painless
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Ethical Issues Healthcare professionals face the challenge of resolving ethical dilemmas on a regular basis. This paper will discuss a hypothetical ethical dilemma in a healthcare setting as if it were the author’s. Competing loyalties between the organization and patient will be indentified and an ethical response will be provided along with contrasting ethical responses. Implications to risk management will be considered and an ethical decision making model will be identified to guide future actions
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management style . She is extremely hard-working ‚ and there seems to be nothing that could stop her from achieving her goals Issues Lael cannot definitely determine whom of the three candidates she would like to choose for promotion . From both moral and ethical perspectives all three deserve promotion and possess their strengths and weaknesses Each of the discussed candidates has already significantly contributed into improving the overall company ’s performance . Lael is also a subordinate she has
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a person’s ethical framework. Ethical composition is made up of a person’s morals‚ values‚ and beliefs. Morals can be expressed as a standard of beliefs or behaviors and choosing to do what is right. People use ethics to guide in decision making throughout life. This foundation helps to direct us which path to take socially‚ educationally‚ and professionally. In nursing‚ ethics encompasses relationships with self‚ patients‚ and colleagues. Ethics is a part of the foundation of nursing. It defines
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statement. i. Fixed costs are costs that don’t change based on volume of product or in this case patient influx. This includes expenses related to rent‚ electric‚ and administrative salaries to name a few. ii. Variable costs are costs that change on a regular day-to-day basis. In the case of this hospital it would include variable number of nursing staff‚ supplies‚ and medications. These items directly relate to the possible profit‚
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