Question

Why is ethics important for health care? (Reference at least two ethical theories discussed in this course and their relevance to health care.)

Answer 1

Ethics is one of the most important aspect of health care .It is essential for the following reasons

• To make a clear decision which can prevent any legal issues later
• It can provide a moral value for both the patient and the healthcare professionals
• It can create a good impression on a provider in the way how they really care for a sick besides considering monetary gains
• It helps to maintain the standards of bioethics
• It create a transparency which can build the quality of care
• It ensures a provider that they carry the right work

The theory of deontology describes the ethics by the way how a healthcare professional is supposed to do their duty and this is considered to be ethical

The ethical theory of utilitarianism describes a provider doing a task which can benefit the patient rather than causing major consequences is a form of ethics.