ethical code of conduct

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Create an ethical code of conduct for those in governance, management, and professional staff for any one of these health care organizations:

· Acute-care hospital

· Surgery Center

· Behavioral Health Center

· Specialty Hospital

· Long-Term-Care Facility

· Out-Patient Center

In a 10 to 12 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), discuss the following:

· Brief background of the facility.

· Organization structure of the facility and duties/ responsibilities of those in management and professional staff.

· Two possible ethical dilemmas that may be encountered.

· Ethical standards for those in governance, management, and professional staff.

· Ways to implement the ethical code of conduct and ensure compliance.

· Consequences if there is a violation of the code of ethics.

When writing your paper, use 3rd person. Follow APA guidelines. Use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years, a minimum of three of which must be from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. All sources must be cited according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

· Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

· Must include a title page with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

Introduction

Every day, millions of Americans are treated by physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. They’re under tremendous pressure to provide high-quality care. This can lead to bad behavior and unethical behavior by some practitioners—and it’s worth looking at what you can do to protect yourself from being a victim. Here are some tips for keeping yourself safe when dealing with healthcare professionals:

Medical care is a privilege and not a right, as it should be a given by law, not an unpaid gift to society.

Medical care is a privilege and not a right, as it should be a given by law, not an unpaid gift to society.

This means that medical care is something you have the right to receive only if your health insurance policy covers it or your employer pays for it. If you don’t have access to proper medical care because there are no resources available, then consider yourself lucky!

It should be clear to all practitioners their obligation to act in the best interest of the patient.

It should be clear to all practitioners their obligation to act in the best interest of the patient. The doctor must not allow his/her commercial interests to cause him/her to deviate from the primary goal of providing medical services when medically appropriate.

The Code should also include specific requirements for ethical behavior related to:

• Payment for services rendered by health care professionals (e.g., billing practices)

The physician-patient relationship should never be exploited for financial gain or other personal gain; there must always be full disclosure of any financial arrangements concerning the patient’s care.

The physician-patient relationship is a privilege and not a right. It is a gift to society, not an unpaid gift to the doctor. A patient should never be exploited for financial gain or other personal gain; there must always be full disclosure of any financial arrangements concerning their care.

The following principles should guide your behavior as you work with patients:

• Patients have the right to expect that their health care provider will act ethically and professionally at all times; they also have the right to expect these professionals to uphold these standards throughout their careers as well as in any particular situation when dealing with another professional (such as yourself).

The doctor must make certain that any financial arrangement concerning his/her patient conforms to all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

The doctor must make certain that any financial arrangement concerning his/her patient conforms to all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

The doctor must not allow his/her commercial interests to cause him/her to deviate from the primary goal of providing medical services when medically appropriate.

The doctor must not allow his/her commercial interests to cause him/her to deviate from the primary goal of providing medical services when medically appropriate.

• The doctor must not allow his/her commercial interests to cause him/her to deviate from the primary goal of providing medical services when medically appropriate.
• The doctor must not allow his/her commercial interests to influence his/her decision making.

All electronic communications between the doctor and patient must be kept private; neither party may share any such messages without express permission from the other party unless otherwise required by law.

All electronic communications between the doctor and patient must be kept private; neither party may share any such messages without express permission from the other party unless otherwise required by law.

The following rules apply equally to all health care organizations:

• The doctor must not share any messages with anyone else except in cases where he or she has been given explicit consent by both parties (e.g., if necessary for medical treatment or diagnosis).
• The doctor must not share any messages with your family members—even if they’re also patients of your practice! If you have questions about how this applies specifically, please call us at 1-800-666-3622 (toll-free) and we’ll be happy to help out!

Any attempt at persuasion or bribery on behalf of third parties in order to influence the appointment or retention of a physician’s services may result in disciplinary action against both parties involved.

• The doctor must not allow his/her commercial interests to cause him/her to deviate from the primary goal of providing medical services when medically appropriate.
• The doctor must make certain that any financial arrangement concerning his/her patient conforms to all applicable laws, rules and regulations; if it does not conform, he or she must inform his or her supervisor of this fact immediately so that appropriate action can be taken by the organization’s management team.*

Commercial promotions by hospitals and other healthcare providers regarding self-interest are prohibited unless authorized by law and are subject only to specific guidelines set forth by state legislatures, courts or regulatory agencies.

• Hospital or other healthcare provider may not promote products or services that are not related to the hospital’s mission
• Hospital or other healthcare provider may not promote products or services that are not related to the hospital’s budget

Conclusion

To recap, the code of ethics and conduct for healthcare organizations should protect patients, caregivers and other stakeholders. This includes protecting them from financial exploitation by third parties such as hospitals or pharmaceutical companies that may attempt to influence appointments or payments related to care.