What should the membership of an ethics committee look like? What ...

[Brittanyd9008]

What should the membership of an ethics committee look like? What will their role be in the organization?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Medicare Part B covers services and products not covered by Medicare Part A. Which of the following patients would the nurse expect Medicare Part B to cover?
 
  a. A 67-year-old patient requiring a cane to walk who works as an attorney
  b. A 67-year-old patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and needs assistive devices to independently ambulate
  c. A 50-year-old women who requires a breast prosthesis
  d. A 60-year-old who requires a new pair of glasses after cataract surgery

[Eunice618]

Answer to Question 1

Correct answers should include the following points.
o typically interdisciplinary (nursing, medicine, administration, law, ethics, clergy, board members, etc.)
o plan and organize ethics education
o consult health professionals and/or patients and families with respect to clinical ethical issues
o some evidence shows that health professionals do not consult ethics committees when they are dealing with an ethical issue

Answer to Question 2

B

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A This patient is currently working and therefore does not qualify.
B This patient qualifies for Medicare Part A coverage because of age.
C The required age limit is 65 years (and older).
D The required age limit is 65 years (and older).

[Brittanyd9008]

Excellent

[parshano]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it