Author Question: As the cost of health care increases, so does the population of uninsured and underinsured. Combined ... (Read 118 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

As the cost of health care increases, so does the population of uninsured and underinsured. Combined with the cost of litigation and extravagant settlements, open access to care is coming into question. What specific ethical quandaries apply to this situa

A) Autonomy, beneficence, fidelity
B) Respect for people, nonmaleficence, veracity
C) Veracity, justice, nonmaleficence
D) Autonomy, beneficence, justice

Question 2

The diversity and complexity of communities lead inevitably to a plethora of conflicts between and among ethical principles. What potential conflicts are prominent features of many of the Healthy People 2020 National Health Goals?

A) Respect for people and beneficence
B) Autonomy and justice
C) Beneficence and justice
D) Respect for people and autonomy

rachel · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
This scenario raises the ethical issues of autonomy, beneficence, and justice with regard to access to care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The potential conflict between autonomy and the public good (beneficence) is a prominent feature of many of the Healthy People 2020 National Health Goals. As delineated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2000), the health indicators used to measure progress toward reaching these goals include physical activity, overweight and obesity, tobacco use, substance abuse, responsible sexual activity, and immunization. Clearly, with the exception of immunization and substance abuse, these indicators are health behaviors that carry no mandates.