1. (TCO 1) Some of the most common dilemmas in healthcare arise because of conflict between ethical principles. Explain autonomy versus beneficence, beneficence versus nonmaleficence, confidentiality versus autonomy, and justice versus beneficence as these concepts relate to healthcare. (Points : 30)
Question 2. 2. (TCO 2) As a hospital senior manager or CEO, you will have an important responsibility to educate your professional staff members regarding legal principles as they apply to the practice of healthcare. What are some of the most important points that you will make in providing such education for your staff? Present at least three key concepts of law that healthcare professionals need to understand as they apply to medicine. (Points : 20)
Question 3. 3. (TCO 3) The better known types of managed care organizations are HMOs and PPOs, but what is an EPO? Explain how an EPO works in the managed care environment. (Points : 30)
Question 4. 4. (TCO 4) What are the four key elements that must be demonstrated in order to establish medical negligence in a court of law? Explain each of these four key elements. (Points : 30)
Question 5. 5. (TCO 5) Healthcare providers need to be aware of special rules and regulations regarding the health information of HIV-positive people and AIDS patients. What special considerations are there in this regard, and what do they mean for medical providers? (Points : 20)
Question 6. 6. (TCO 6) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has brought about massive changes in the way that healthcare organizations conduct their business. What are the new standards that hospitals and other caregivers must follow under HIPAA? (Points : 30)
Question 7. 7. (TCO 7) Discuss genetic engineering as an approach to the treatment of chronic diseases in our patient populations, and discuss the bioethical issues that are associated with this science. (Points : 20)
Question 8. 8. (TCO 8) What is a durable power of attorney for healthcare? And how is it difference from a financial power of attorney authorization? Provide examples of how the durable power of attorney for healthcare might be utilized. (Points : 30)
Question 9. 9. (TCO 9) What is meant by “eugenics?” In your own view, should eugenics ever be acceptable? Explain your position on this issue. (Points : 20)
Question 10. 10. (TCO 10) Do you feel that the individual health insurance mandate contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is a positive step for American healthcare? Do you feel that the U.S. Supreme Court should or should not have upheld the constitutionality of this provision? Explain your position on each question. (Points : 30)
