Part I: Confidentiality and Patient’s Rights
In your opinion.
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Why do you think that confidentiality is such an important part of patient
rights? Give an example, either professional or personal, which illustrates why
this right is so important to protect. 250 words
Part II: Using Ethical Frameworks to Make Decisions- 500 words
Let’s look at an episode of a real-time hospital drama. You can choose any episode that
you wish, below is just a sample of one. Episodes can be found in many areas including
Hulu and Amazon Prime.
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Television Series: Boston Med. (2010). Season 1 Episode 08. (Summary)Links
to an external site.
1. Decide with your classmates what are the ethical dilemmas presented in this
type of series? Consider in your answer the initial episode where the man’s
death was allegedly televised.
2. Discuss who are the stakeholders? Remember to consider individuals, families,
communities, and organizations in your answer.
3. Come to a consensus on what your recommendations would be to address the
ethical dilemmas that you, as a class, have identified. Consider and include
each applicable component below in your response:
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Ethical principles
Ethical theories
PYTHON principle
Six step process (Doherty & Purtilo) for ethical decision-making
Laws pertaining to confidentiality and/or patient rights