Apply and promote ethical standards of practice by applying the principles of beneficence
Apply and promote ethical standards of practice by applying the principles of beneficence, fidelity, and tolerance.
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State laws dictate that health care professionals must report certain diseases, diagnosis, and observations to protect the patient and public’s health. Beyond the legal requirements of reporting, there are ethical considerations for patients and providers.
Read the article: Ethical dilemmas in protecting individual rights versus public protection in the case of infectious diseases (Links to an external site.)
Respond to the following questions:
What ethical theory or principle supports a physician’s legal obligation to report an infectious disease?
Discuss aspects of the article you found interesting. Focus on creating a dialog with your classmates, asking questions, challenging assumptions, etc.
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