1. Discuss how the various branches of government address ethical issues.
2. Discuss how public policy protects individual rights.
3. Discuss the legal and ethical implications of the public policy acts presented here.
4. Describe how the concept of “political malpractice” is similar to “medical malpractice” as discussed in this chapter.
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1. Discuss the governing body’s decision-making authority.
2. Explain what an ultra varies act is.
3. Describe the important aspects of a code of ethics for organizations.
4. Discuss the various forms of professional misconduct discussed here.
5. Describe the relationship between corporate negligence, respondeat superior, and independent contractor.
6. Describe the duties and responsibilities of health care organizations and how the failure to adhere those duties and responsibilities can result in both legal and ethical issues.
7. Discuss how an organization’s decisions can collide with professional ethics.
8. Discuss the importance of effective communications in building trust in the health care setting.