an upgrade in ethics
The resurgence of ethics has been a striking phenomenon in the past decade. Although ethics has always had a role in the healthcare field, only in recent years has it become a subject of intense interest and controversy. In addition to others, this interest has affected a variety of other fields as well, in particular, philosophy, religion, social sciences, and law. Ethics are more than just high quality morals. Using ethical knowledge, attitude, skills, and habits require intellect, and finesse to properly apply them in the professional organizational life. Reasons for increased societal focus on ethics in organizations are many. Insider trading on Wall Street; defense contract scandals, involving private and public sectors; rental car repair overcharges; and resignation of over 100 Reagan administration officials have helped to keep ethical issues in the public eye. What I want to do in this presentation to give you all some valuable information to stimulate your own ethical aspects that you may already have and to upgrade your present ethical intentions. The problem that I would like to focus on
Healthcare professionals exercise considerable influence and power over the lives of patients, subordinates, and colleagues- often in routine and subtle ways. Executives can set the schedule that favors some and not others ... double-check procedures or not check them at all... emphasize harmony in the office or tolerate impersonal squabbles ... pass on training information or forget to do so... greet patients with honor and respect or hardly acknowledge them ... intimidate subordinates or encourage them. Because such routine actions are a daily part of healthcare delivery, the ethical dimension of ordinary professional life must be explored. Healthcare ethics must probe the ethical significance of seemingly inconsequential situations and help healthcare professionals use their power responsibly within the contexts of their daily tasks. (5) Values. The third aspect of healthcare ethics involves questions over conflicting expectations or values. As healthcare professionals we are expected to use the power we exercise in a way that supports the fundamental values of the healthcare field, such as patient wellbeing, economic efficiency, and legality. These expectations or values are guides to the ethical use of power. Unless we see and understand them clearly, we are apt to use our power in ways that support some values but undermine others. For example, scheduling patient in way that that results in long delays may maximize economic efficiency but minimize respect for patient dignity. These three key and esse
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