DISCUSSION
Forum: Quick Write-Ups for Chapter 9 Healthcare Professionals' Ethical and Legal Issues
Pick ONE of the following four prompts and indicate the NUMBER of your choice when you create a thread (in the exact style -- e.g., My Thoughts on #10).
1. Discuss the ethical and legal implications of practicing outside one's scope of practice.
2. Consider under what circumstances healthcare professionals' legal responsibilities may overlap with their ethical duties.
3. Describe how and why the scope of practice for various healthcare professionals is changing.
4. Discuss what action a caregiver should take, if any, when a physician's written orders appear questionable.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.