Health Hospitals.

Health Hospitals.

Corley v. State Department of Health Hospitals. http://caselaw.findlaw.com/la-court-of-appeal/1071352.html

Student should address the following questions regarding this case in an APA paper

What are the facts of the case? This should include: what do we need to know, who is involved in the situation, where does the ethical situation take place, and when does it occur?

What is the precise ethical issue in regards to autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, fidelity, and justice?

Identify the major principles, rules, and values of the case. Values are sets of beliefs about good and bad, right and wrong, and about many other aspects of living and interacting in the society with others. A principle is a personal rule that governs personal behavior. A rule is generally imposed by a figure of authority, and used to guide and govern people.

Is there legal ground for this case, if so what? Who is at fault? What legal action should be taken?

Are there alternative to the actions completed in this case by both the patient and healthcare facility? Do you feel the physician were following hospital protocol?

If you were a member of the ethics committee at this facility, what actions or changes would you recommend changing? Why?

For the case study, an APA formatted paper should be used, and needs to include a title page, level headings, references and citations. This assignment should include at least 2 references and should be at least five pages in length. Students should address the proposed questions providing ample detail, examples, and additional support.

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