- Read Chapter 2 text (Pozgar)
#1. Answer this question using the transcript: This episode raises important questions about the ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals. Even though Joan’s condition had not fully stabilized, a shortage of available beds, the hospital’s policy, and insurance algorithms appear to have dictated her care. What potential consequences and ethical dilemmas do you observe in this scenario? What ethical frameworks or guidelines should healthcare team members and their organizations follow when facing this situation?
Describe your overall experience with the moral and ethical dialog exercise, and address at least three (3) of the following questions:
- What emotions and/or internal conflict did you feel when you watched this episode?
- How did your personal and professional background impact your feelings about Joan’s situation?
- Do you feel that the administrators’ and practitioners’ responses were reasonable or typical?
- How can healthcare team members balance the need to provide quality care with resource constraints?
- Which ethical decision-making model might provide a systematic way to evaluate this ethical dilemma.