Homework: Legal and Ethical Concerns Regarding Cost Containment
Write a 4 to 5 pages essay regarding the legal and ethical concerns regarding cost containment.
In this homework, review the following Case Study. Al-Omar, H. A. (2020). Cost-conscious medications-prescribing behavior among physicians working in Saudi Arabia. Archives of Pharmacy Practice, 1, 143.
Your essay should address the following substantive requirements:
1. The purpose of cost containment
2. Assess the case from the following perspectives:
a. Ethical - identify the ethical principles involved in this situation from the perspective of the patient, providers, and the organization.
b. Legal - what are the legal implications and what laws were involved?
3. Recommend procedures to encourage cost containment for pharmaceuticals in your healthcare facility.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.