This not only is against the policy and procedures set forth by the hospital but also is a HIPAA violation. “For obvious reasons, this scenario illuminates numerous HIPAA violations, the potentiality for breaches, and the intentional acts that increase the severity of the violations and thereby induce the possibility of self-reported HIPAA violations (Vivian, 2009; Moskop. et. al., 2006, p. 54). Whereas, the dividing line between those HIPAA violations and the potentiality of privacy breaches, data or information security and intent are murky, this incidence necessitates action (Vivian, 2009).
It is not unusual for clinicians to meet clients outside of the office. However in this case there was definelty a violation here. “A boundary violation occurs when a therapist crosses the line of decency and integrity and misuses his/her power to exploit a client for the therapist's own benefit. Boundary violations usually involve exploitive business or sexual relationships. Boundary violations are always unethical and are likely to be illegal” (Ofer Zur, 2011).
All of which have taken a very different personal interest. Different Political Parties and party members have very wide spread ideologies aimed at the NHS and how much of a part the state should play, but the one thing all parties have in common when it comes to the NHS is fear of public opinion when wanting to make, what they feel are necessary changes to the way in which the NHS delivers it service. As whoever is in power at the time of the change wants to stay in power. The Public fear the government's involvement in any changes they make to the NHS, especially when it is a political party with an ideology that leans more to the right wing. As their political views, depending on how far to the right they sit, believe that the private sector should provide the care.
He lives up to this label with his current scandal involving him calling a female law student from Georgetown University a “slut” on his radio program. This along with the fact that he is somewhat famous makes Limbaugh newsworthy because people are always interested in something dramatic. If Limbaugh says something to offend someone, people will want to hear about to see “what did he say this time” or “someone said that on the radio?” This is the reason why the story has grown so rapidly. People are interested in controversy; on one hand it excites feminist and others who support Sandra Fluke. On the other it prompts people to realize and defend the fact that we are constitutionally protected to say what we want.
For Many years sexism has played a huge role in the United States, whether it is in the workplace or in private homes. Seixsm is the discrimation based on sex. Seixsm can be compared to rasicm; in both the differences between the two ( or more) groups are viewed as superior to inferior. An alarming number of women soldiers are being sexually abused by their comrades-in-arms, both at war and at home. This fact has received a fair amount of attention lately from researchers and the press – and deservedly so.But the attention always focuses on the women: where they were when assaulted, their relations with the assailant, the effects on their mental health and careers, whether they are being adequately helped, and so on.
This topic alone may be an increased concern simply because some healthcare providers view their patients as being naive and balance bill them due to the patient not fully understanding the claims process or revenue cycle. This is just an example of why practicing good financial ethics is mandatory within the healthcare industry. Professional associations and health care managers can take a proactive stance to ensure that organizations are ethical in their approach to financial compensation
choose to have this disease and would prefer that not everyone know about it. Being screened before signing on to an insurance policy means that there is yet another piece of information for an untrained office lady to go through. This leads to the issue of discrimination. What if the person that decided whether I got the go ahead on obtaining an insurance policy decided that I was not in a fit enough state to receive it, when I was about to be accepted when suddenly they decided not? This would put me at an unfair position at obtaining life insurance, because of one person's opinion against me.
The set of morals and principles an individual holds fast onto make up what is often described as ones, “moral compass”. [see fig.1] Figure 1 Example of a conflict between ethics and morals One professional example of ethics conflicting with morals is the work of a defense attorney. A lawyer’s morals may tell her that murder is reprehensible and that murderers should be punished, but her ethics as a professional lawyer, require her to defend the client to the best of her abilities, even if she knows that the client is guilty. (Ethics vs. Morals) Current Discussions Related to Ethics in Healthcare Before we can begin to have a conversation on ethics and morals in healthcare we must have a baseline of operation i.e. what do patients what and expect from their healthcare system.
The career of a Registered Nurse interests me because I know it’s something that would be fulfilling for me. Although nursing is a very challenging and stressful job, registered nurses make up the largest group of workers in the health care field. Since there is an increasing shortage of nurses in the U.S. this allows for better salaries and benefits for starting nurses. Registered nurses are the largest group of healthcare workers. Most nurses work directly with patients and their families.
The issue of abortion is an ongoing debate in the U.S, that involves a variety of moral, social, and legal issues. The ethics surrounding the procedure are frequently disputed and people often question whether abortion should remain a legal option for terminating pregnancies. Proponents of abortion, favor unrestricted access and contend that it’s a woman’s right to choose what she does with her body. On the other hand, opponents seek to ban the practice and argue that deliberately ending an unborn child’s life is morally wrong. While abortion provides essential medical and social benefits to women, it also deprives an innocent child of the right to life.