The right for free treatment with the NHS The right to see their medical records and to have their records kept confidential the right not to be forced into doing anything they dont want to do The right to choose Direct discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably than someone else. This could be on the grounds of their disability than the employer treats or would treat someone without that disability whose relevant circumstances (including their abilities) are the same or not materially different
13 4. Further information 17 4 1. About this booklet You have been given this booklet because doctors or health and social care professionals are thinking about changing the way a family member, friend or someone you provide care for is looked after in hospital or in a care home. They are thinking about introducing a care plan in which your family member or friend will be deprived of their liberty in a hospital or care home. The doctors or other professionals are thinking about this because they believe that: • this care plan would be in the best interests of your family member or friend • your friend or family member does not have the capacity to consent to the care plan themselves, and • it would not be possible to deliver the care they recommend without depriving your family member or friend of their liberty.
So following the rules would make people feel safe around the hospital, which will make sure that the patients are feeling safe around the hospital due to the security of premises which is good because it creates a safe place to be in. This promotes safety because if you have security in the premises then this means people can tell that there’s no danger in the hospital. In a health and safety at work employers has responsibilities for the workers to keeping self-safe this is because you need to worry about other people’s health but on the other hand keeping yourself safe is important, hurting yourself can put other peoples life in danger too. This protects both employers and
When guidelines are not followed, due to employees abusing their privileges, it places the hospital at risk. Another issue here is that the HIPPA laws is being violated, which was specifically placed to protect patient’s private information. HIPPA was established in 1996 to make it easier for people to keep health insurance, protect the privacy and security of health care information, as well as help the healthcare industry control administrative costs (“HIPPA,” 2013). Failure to comply with HIPPA accordingly will lead to civil and civic penalties. If someone knowingly and deliberately distributes or obtains patient information, they could face a fine
Policies are arising in several directions to prevent the intentional, or unintentional, slip of information. Each facility should adapt their own personal rules and regulations regarding the issue of social media and patient privacy. In a law suit regarding a potential violation of the HIPAA, The General Hospital Corporation and Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc. agreed to a substantial fine to the U.S. government (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011). This type of fine sets the example that a violation of patient’s privacy and rights is strictly prohibited. Within social media, a disgruntled employee may also use the sites to damage confidential information regarding a patient.
It is the responsibility of the person who is performing the ECG to ensure they provide the Doctors with a legible and accurate ECG recording. This will avoid misinterpretation of the ECG and also prevent any mismanagement of care provided for the patient. The staff performing the ECG must ensure the Doctors are aware the ECG has been done and needs assessing in order to promote prompt action and effective care for the patient. This should be documented on Paris. Interpretation of the ECG reading is the responsibility of the Doctors not the nursing/ care support staff.
Practicing Ethical Framework Rachel Gable GCU NRS437 January 13, 2013 Practicing Ethical Framework Appling Ethical Frameworks in Practice Patient confidentiality is a major factor dominating healthcare today. Patient confidentiality means that all personal information, along with health care issue revealed, cannot be disclosed to any person other than the patient or anyone that patient authorizes. Confidentiality is a legal right of every patient and is an ethical duty of the entire medical community (Bourke, 2008). Maintaining confidentiality and privacy between the healthcare provider and patient allows for a trustworthy relationship between the two, especially with adolescent patients. This paper will discuss confidentiality, confidentiality breach implications, ethical principles, alternatives and ethical committee applications to an ethical dilemma.
The HIPAA privacy standards make up the HIPAA privacy law. Any violation of the HIPAA privacy rules can leave a healthcare institution open to legal consequences from the wronged individual and possibly the federal government. In this case our elder Mr. Stevens had made it clear to his provider that he did not want his family to be made aware that he was being treated for cancer. This fact was documented in Mr. Stevens’ electronic medical record, but that should not have made any difference in this scenario because his condition would never have been revealed if the clinic staff had followed proper HIPAA
Since this topic is illegal physicians and patients do not speak of it. It becomes a topic that is hidden under a rock. Physicians know they can help the dying and the dying know that the physicians can help them, but because of legal issues no one dares to speak of the aid in dying. Legalization of PAD would promote open discussion and may promote better end-of-life care as patients and physicians could more directly address concern and options. Patients and doctors should have the right to speak about the topic of physician aid in dying.
This is standard from state to state. This act doesn’t usually pertain to healthcare workers in their hospital setting. The enactment of this law however can be applied when a health care worker is assisting in a medical emergency while off duty and the person attempts to sue following the assistance that was given or if the doctors attempts to collect compensation for the act. This law cannot be used in the emergency room. In the event that the doctor happens to assist someone in which is in need of emergency medical care, and that person happens to be a patient of theirs, then that health care practitioner would be judged according to medical malpractice