Assignment Task: Medical ethics encompasses many situations. In this discussion, you will explore one of the following ethical issues related to the health care industry.
Below is the ethical issue you are assigned to complete in your initial post.
Patient Care - neglect, disrespectful behaviors, lack of cultural competence, failure to recognize or support patient autonomy, biased care provisions, withholding pain management measures, causing patient harm through intentional or unintentional actions, etcetera.
First letter of last name: A, E, J, M, Q, R
Professionalism - impaired worker, covering up mistakes, practicing defensive medicine to avoid a malpractice lawsuit, breaching patient confidentiality, cherry-picking patients (e.g., refusing to provide care to patients who have health conditions that make the outcomes of procedures more challenging for the doctor, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular conditions).
First letter of last name: B, F, I, N, S, W
Financial - fraudulent billing practices, dropping insurers due to low reimbursements or extended repayment periods, financial kickbacks from pharmaceutical or assistive devices manufacturers, prescribing or withholding treatments to meet an organization's budget.
First letter of last name: C, G, K, O, T, Z, Y
Environmental Ethics - health care's contribution to climate change; improper disposal of waste materials causing air, water, and soil pollution; lack of protection of the local and global environment through improper use of materials.
First letter of last name: D, H, L, P, U, V, Z
In your initial post, address the following:
1. Create a brief example illustrating unethical behavior as it relates to your assigned topic. The example can be either a fictitious scenario or based on a real-world event.
2. Discuss the steps you would take if you witnessed the unethical behavior discussed above in your workplace.
3. Explain the steps you would take if you were asked to participate in the unethical practice addressed above.
4. Describe how an organization's strategic plan can address unethical behaviors as it relates to your assigned topic.