Ethics & Social Justice Discussion
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Autonomy is one of the key ethical principles that gives the individual to make informed decisions about their health. Beneficence is acting in the best interest of the patient to promote their well being. The principle to do no harm is non-maleficence. Lastly, the principle of justice refers to fair and equal treatment regardless of race, gender, or any characteristics. Usually unintentionally, our systems have been constructed to deliver outcomes that vary according to factors such as patients’ skin color or their ability to pay for services (Sivashanker et al, 2020). Case Study 4: Fatimah, the critical care physician When Fatimah engages in communication with her patient, she allows the patient to make decisions on his or her behalf. Fatimah must be able to provide clear information to her patient about his or her condition, the treatment options, and associated risks and benefits. Autonomy and beneficence will be supported by collaborating with other healthcare professionals and considering the patients’ values and preferences. Fatimah should avoid any unnecessary harm and ensure the interventions are necessary for the patient. Lastly, Fatimah should work with the policies of the hospital to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the healthcare system. Case Study 1: Kate the pregnant patient The general responsibilities that managers of faith-based health-care systems have to their organization, their medical staff, and their patients are: 1.
Ensuring the financial well-being of the organization, adhering to ethical financial practices and resource allocation. 2.
Being able to promote an environment conducive to continuous learning and professional
growth for their medical staff.
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Prioritizing the patients’ well-being, managers should advocate for policies and practices that prioritize the best interests of their patients.
The hospital should allow Kate to be in her decision making process when it comes to making a decision for her own body. This would demonstrate autonomy. Beneficence would be demonstrated by the medical team doing what is in the best interest of Kate by providing her with treatments that are in her best interest. Ensuring that any treatments or interventions don't cause any harm to Kate would be non-maleficence. Prioritizing Kate’s needs and her receiving fair and equal treatment is the principle of justice. Sivashanker, K., & Gandhi, T. K. (2020). Perspective: Advancing safety and equity together
. New England Journal of Medicine, 382
(4), 301–303. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp1911700
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