Question

The emergency medical treatment and labor act (EMTALA) is based upon what ethical principle?

a.) autonomy

b.) paternalism

c.) fidelity

d.) justice

Answer 1

Correct option is B . Paternalism, it's an action performed with intent of promoting others good but occuring against others will or a without others consent. In medical it refers to acts of authority by the physician in directing care and distribution of resources to patient.

EMTALA act is federal status which govern when and how the patient may be 1) refused treatment 2) transferred From one hospital to another when he/ she is in unstable medical condition.

Not others why

Autonomy: means individual has right to self determination that is to make decisions about their lives without interference of other.

Fidelity: fidelity to keep the patients promise.

Justice: its an ideal , morally correct states of things and person.

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