...Administrative Ethics Paper HCS 335/Ethics: Health Care and Social Responsibility June 10, 2012 Administrative Ethics Biomedical ethical issues are seen frequently in the news and are in constant scrutiny. The demand for social responsibility is high and available resources are limited. Healthcare leaders are faced with numerous administrative issues regarding patient privacy, research, confidentiality, and terminal illness. Much debate has surrounded medical spending on the terminally ill, such as the cost and allocation of resources toward end-of-life care. Choosing between prolonged life and quality of life are two seemingly difficult decisions to make. Nonetheless, it is difficult to base one’s opinion until cancer has taken over one’s life. A close look at administrative issues surrounding end-of-life care will demonstrate the impact on a population, ethical and legal implications, potential solutions to the problem, and managerial responsibilities. Impact of Ethical Issue on the Population The Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) is a part of the United States territory since its establishment of commonwealth in political union and is home to approximately 44,000 people (Central Intelligence Agency, 2012). Because of the increase in chronic diseases and lack of available resources, several residents are referred to go off the island to seek health care in Guam and Hawaii (Doty, 2012). However, the medical referral program has a crucial problem with financing...
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...care in social work is a continuously growing and evolving field; the social work profession has embraced the challenge that comes from interaction with the dying process across multiple systems levels. A report from The Social Work in Hospice and Palliative Care Network stated the important role social work plays in end of life care: “Given the broad scope of practice and unique perspective, social workers bring to the field of palliative and end of life care, and to multidisciplinary teams their unique expertise in ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity; family dynamics; and social support networks. Their expertise in this field includes interventions for dealing with advanced chronic illness, trauma, grief, bereavement,...
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...Introduction Social media has promoted communication. It has gathered people from all over the world to interact electronically without any movement. Social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Blogs and Twitter have enabled people to exchange information irrespective of where the person is located. Despite its advantages, social media may negatively affect healthcare because the healthcare providers are supposed to maintain confidentiality on patient’s personal information and medical history. The healthcare providers are supposed to comply with HIPAA privacy and security rule while using social media in order to evade lawsuits as a result of disclosing patient’s information on social media platforms. Based on Rienton (2013) examples, it...
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...pharmaceuticals and diagnostic testing. While residents have access to care, they are responsible for a small portion of the payment at the time of service, and in some cases, those who are willing to pay a premium are afforded better access to services. While patients themselves believe their healthcare is either adequate or good, there are several aspects of the Marcus Island healthcare system that suggest care could be better. Specially, Marcus Island’s health care system has been running increasing budget deficits for the past five years. The health care system lacks access to comprehensive services including preventive care and screenings, mental health, dental service, and specialty care. Long wait times for appointments are an issue, as well as continuity of care between providers. Furthermore, there is no system in place to track quality of care indicators. An overhaul of the health care system is needed, including improvements in budgeting and increasing access to the full range of comprehensive health services. In addition, implementation of an electronic health records system would allow for greater continuity of care, improved efficiencies in services, and tracking of quality indicators. DEMOGRAPHICS Demographics: Marcus Island has thirty million residents; the population is growing. Family size is generally large compared to other nations, with the average family having four children. Nine percent of the population is over the age of sixty, with...
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...SOC313: Social Implications of Medical Issues (CGF1516A) Instructor: Mark Mussmann Date submitted: May 4, 2015 Introductory Paragraph Miller family is filled with traditions, diversity and cultural values. In the scenario, Grandma Ella has been experiencing various issues with regard to having alternative treatments and medicines. Ella’s decision is hugely influenced by her cultural and traditional expectations that may influence directly or indirectly on the care given to her in her end of life days. In addition to that, there are other systems like micro, mezzo, and macro influences affecting Ella and her family members due to her medical condition of having cancer for more than 10 years and its prognosis. The debate is over whether Grandma Ella would have advantages or disadvantages by receiving end of life care at a hospital setting or hospice and palliative care will be given for her at home. As a social worker, I have a big responsibility for deciding on Ella’s treatment plans which may get affected by her other family members who have to take care of their own medical and personal problems. Outline I. Introduction A. Background Information 1. Grandmother Ella’s condition has significant implications on her life and the lives of other family members 2. Cultural and traditional issues, context of health care setting as well as psychological and social issues affect decisions on privilege of care given 3. Micro, mezzo and macro are the important issues that...
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...(Dan) 4 3. Historical development (Dan) 4 4. Political and legal (Sheng) 6 5. Economic Considerations (Sheng) 8 6. Psychological and Sociological effects (Evelyn) 10 7. Cultural and Media Influences (Evelyn) 11 8. Environmental Implications (Geraldy) 12 9. Ethical and Moral Implications (Geraldy) 13 10. References 15 1. Introduction Nanotechnology is an ambiguous term used for a technology that allows for the creation and manipulation of molecular size materials. These materials can be assembled, rearranged and even controlled to offer human interaction in the microscopic world. The intended use of this advanced technological science has a wide range of applications in medical science, material construction, and military application. The minimization allows it to be able to penetrate and manipulate areas that were never possible in the past. It is the next big technology that permeates all areas of science to help advance human problems and obstacles in society. The power in creating robots that can be commanded to manipulate things at the atomic level, such as delivery drugs, eliminating cancer, anti-bacterial clothing, and military weaponry. The advancement of medical treatment is better targeted with the use of nanotechnology by allowing doctors to specifically diagnose, analyze and treat the illness. Building material have also benefitted by being designed with nanotechnology to resist and prevent the decay of materials...
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...the economic impact of these benefits. Article Summary There are certain benefits which have been mandated by the government which an employer must provide to its employees. Businesses use benefits to attract new employees and give current employees a greater sense of job satisfaction. The United States government has mandated certain benefits for employers to provide to their employees. Employers mostly and in some cases employees need to pay for these benefits. This article analyses the reasons behind the choices the government has made. Employee benefits are much more than health insurance, vacation time, and 401 (k) plans. Companies with 50 or more employees must also provide workers with unpaid family and medical leave benefit under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Health insurance is typically a matter of agreement between an employer and employees. The article talks about efficiency of mandated benefits. It is argued that companies could provide the employee benefits in terms of money or insurance as negotiated upon by both parties. This type...
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...stigmatization, discrimination, and family conflict; and unnecessary or inappropriate use of risk-reducing options (Riper & Gallo, 2005). Money is maybe the most important driving force in the modern era of biotechnology. Genome and genetic findings have been given also financial value. The possibility to test for genetically-based individual susceptibility provides new ideas for marketable products. In an industrial worker, a metabolic polymorphism that causes an increased risk for cancer would create an avoidable financial burden in industry and insurance companies. The involvement of such financial aspects brings along several ethical implications in genetic research. The first aspect is the motivation of scientists that determines the target of research interests and goals (Vahakangas, 2001). Another ethical implication linked with the financial aspects of science is the transparency of science. Especially genetic information is material for numerous patents and patent applications in the hope for a marketable genetic test later. An increasing amount of research is done in laboratories of private...
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...concepts in the field of social work and other helping disciplines. Being able to protect potential victims from harm and protecting clients from self-harm have become ethical obligations in social work practice. This area needs to be explored and understood by social work practitioners, educators, and social work students. Duty to warn and duty to protect have ethical implications for all social workers. Walcott, Cerundolo, and Beck (2001) describe the facts of the Tarasoff case. Prosenjit Poddar and Tatiana Tarasoff were students at UCLA. Poddar stated to the university health science psychologist that he intended to kill an unnamed woman, who was identified as Tatiana Tarasoff. Although the psychotherapist did not directly warn Tarasoff or the family, the psychologist notified the police, who interviewed Poddar for commitment. The police only warned Tarasoff to stay away. After Poddar returned for the summer from Brazil, he murdered Tatiana with a knife. Tarasoff’s family sued the campus police and the university health service for negligence. Walcott, Cerundolo, and Beck (2001) cite the second Tarasoff case, establishing a duty to protect. The Tarasoff case imposed a liability on all mental health professionals to protect a victim from violent acts. The first Tarasoff case imposed a duty to warn the victim, whereas the second Tarasoff case implies a duty to protect (Kopels & Kagle, 1993). There are many concerns about the implications of the Tarasoff case, especially...
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...Running head: GENETIC DISEASE DIAGNOSIS, SCREENING, TREATMENT Genetic Disease Diagnosis, Screening, Treatment, Advocacy and Decision Making Linda Jefferson Western Governors University Contemporary Nursing Issues GNT1 December 16, 2012 Genetic Disease Diagnosis, Screening, Treatment, Advocacy and Decision Making Generally speaking, a pregnancy in today’s society is met with varying emotions ranging from devastation and fear to joy and excitement. Some expectant parents have conceived on accident, some carefully planned. Some expectant parents have conceived with no problems; while others have had difficulty. These parents often find themselves trying different methods and spending a great deal of their finances to increase their chances of conceiving. With that being the case, it is often devastating to finally conceive and find out that your child has a birth defect or a disease such as Tay Sachs. Tay Sachs is a genetic condition, usually found in Caucasians, and primarily those of Jewish descent, and develops in 25% of cases when both parents carry the recessive gene (National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases [NTSAD], n.d.). It’s a neurological disorder that effects brain development. Development of infants afflicted with this disease appears normal at first but soon deterioration of the child’s mental and physical abilities becomes apparent. This deterioration continues until most children afflicted with Tay-Sachs lose their battle for life...
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...1) TOPIC a) 3D Printing 2) GROUP A MEMBERS b) Colette Davis: Team Lead c) Ryan Cornell: Assistant Team Lead/ Research & Writing d) Tess Bayne: Research & Writing e) Kimberly Brooks: Research & Writing f) Lindsay Clark: Research & Writing 3) THESIS STATEMENT g) 3D printing could potentially change the world as we know it. Through further research and development, this technology has the potential to save lives through medical uses, equip military members with necessary tools, reduce manufacturing costs, and help the environment. 4) INTRODUCTION h) Today, 3D printers have evolved to make a variety of objects using a laser or extruder (the material output part of the printer, best described as a futuristic hot glue gun) that move along an X, Y and Z axis to build an object in three dimensions, layer by layer, sometimes only microns thick at a time, depending on the desired resolution of the object. This method eliminates a lot of wasted materials. For example, in ship manufacturing any leftover powdered substrate can be immediately used on another project, alleviating the need for injection molding, setup costs, cutting, sanding, drilling and having scraps of material left over, as is common with traditional manufacturing methods. (Hart, 2012) i) The history of this technology must first begin by briefly describing the history of all printing methods. Without those first basic principles...
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...Devry University | The Social Implications of Stem Cell Research | How Stem Cell Science Affects Society | | David Gaudette | 4/9/2010 | For the sake of clarification, I will use a general definition of stem cell research for the basis of this paper. From the journals, books, and academic articles I have read in order to gather the information needed to write about this subject, I have come to the conclusion that the general purpose of stem cell research is to further the understanding of stem cells in order to develop ways to grow or modify them for medical purposes in which to reduce the suffering of people with disabling diseases or conditions. | David Gaudette Humanities 432 Burke Bowden March 28, 2010 Social Implications of Stem Cell Research The topic of stem cell research has always been scrutinized and hotly debated regarding the legal, ethical, and social implications that are associated with the studies and research methods being performed by scientists around the world. The purpose of this paper is to look closely at the social implications of stem cell research, and briefly explain and identify the effects it has on society and culture. The scientific study of stem cells has affected people in many different ways. There are various treatments and therapies derived from stem cell research that have changed the lives of many people around the world. For example, due to the continuing efforts of the scientific community, patients with disabling...
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...Non-communicable diseases are said to be diseases of lifestyle, and obesity, a disease in which someone’s BMI is 30 or over is now a very common, yet preventable, disease with many impacts. 67% of people in the UK have weight issues, with 1 in 4 being obese and an extra 40% being overweight; it has even been suggested that it has ‘pandemic proportions’ due to its global reach – in 2008, 10% of the world was said to be obese. The WHO claim obesities recent rise has been due to two factors: ‘an increased intake of energy-dense foods that are high in fat; and an increase in physical inactivity due to the increasingly sedentary nature of many forms of work, changing modes of transportation, and increasing urbanisation’. The main issue with the former is that the energy-dense, high in fat foods are cheap. This means they’re affordable for people who lack money for more nutritious food and so globally there has been a massive increase in the purchasing of high fat foods – especially in the areas where expensive, healthier food isn’t available. But just what are the impacts of such a large scale problem? Three main issues have arisen from obesity, these being: social, political, and economical – all of which link but also differ in their affects. The health implications of having a raised BMI are very severe; high blood pressure and high cholesterol are just two of many possible communicable diseases that are a result of obesity. Life expectancy can be reduced to up to 9 years and cardiovascular...
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...estimated to be around $12 billion annually.” (Michelson et al, 2008) The revolution of nanotechnology is not only expected to make many products and services friendlier economically, but is also going to allow for the miniaturization of control systems. Diseases will be more simple to cure, and we will have new cures for diseases that we do not yet have cures for. On the contrary with advantages come disadvantages. There are many widespread discussions regarding the negative effects of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has its benefits but can also be lethal if used improperly. It is because of this that the topic of nanotechnology also attracts social, psychological and ethical debates. Nanotechnology has not even been used at its full potential yet the impact is still very well felt. However, scientists believe that the social effects will be essential part of its innovative character. Similar to any form of a new technology, nanotechnology receives...
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... Let’s start with some questions … o Why do people stop taking antibiotics before they have finished the packet? o Why do people smoke even when they know its unhealthy? o Why are women more likely to be diagnosed with depression than men? o Why are poor people sicker than rich people? o Why do people seek complementary and alternative remedies rather than going to the doctor? o Why do migrants to Australia have more accidents at work? o Why is there a 15‐20 year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non‐Indigenous Australians? 2 2/17/2016 What is sociology? “The study of society” Links between individual lives & social forces Systematic patterns in groups of people – Behaviour – Meanings – Beliefs How do aspects of social life influence others? How does the distribution of power affect social life? Sociology offers: A ‘second opinion’ about common sense ideas...
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