Question

Select an ethical dilemma related to health policy from the categories of moral values, professional regulation, health of individuals in society, or distributive justice. What are the controversies surrounding this issue? What are the opposing ethical principles? How has past or current health policy addressed this dilemma?

Answer 1

Ethical dilemma in health of individuals in society is very commen.Mainly the professionals facing the dilemma such as need to balance the patients need for confidentiality and privacy against societies needs for protection and also need to obtain patients informed consent.we have force the patient to choose the proper treatment because of their lack of knowledge.

The opposing ethical principle in this situation is Autonomy.it is good.but in some conditions patient may missuse this right.he may neglect the treatment sometimes and it lead to serious health problem and even death.

The past health policy is changed alot.in olden days we are only focused on care.but nowadays mainly focusing on

1.affordable care for everyone

2.lower health care cost

3.make medicare more efficient

4.Hold insurance company responsible.