Part I: Ethics and the LawIn your opinion.
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What types of laws or codes would you turn to first in making an ethical
decision? Have you ever personally or professionally found the need to review
code or law in order to address an ethical dilemma? 250 words
Part II: Using Laws in Decision Making-500 words
Apply what you know.
The readings provide an overview of workplace laws and the types of laws often
encountered in the healthcare setting, together with a general discussion of how these
laws may be used in decision-making. The PYTHON principle is revisited in order to help
healthcare professionals potentially lower the risk of liability. Let’s unpack the ethical
dilemma(s) presented in the episode as we respond to the following questions. The
ethical dilemma that you should focus on in this episode involves the healthcare
professionals taking a selfie of a patient who later dies.
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Television Series: The Resident-Season 1, Episode 1 (2018)
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1. Decide with your classmates what is the ethical dilemma(s) presented in this
episode?
2. Discuss who are the stakeholders in this episode? Remember to consider
individuals, families, communities, and organizations in your answer.
3. Come to a consensus on what your recommendations would be for handling
the situation? Consider and include each appropriate 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
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