Patient ights
The major objective of informed consent is to give the patient an opportunity play a role in his health care decision. The law requires physicians to get an informed consent of their patients before any medical procedure. The patient has a right to be informed and to be made aware of the nature of the procedure, available alternatives to the medical operation, the risks, benefits and uncertainties related to the operation as well as the patient's acceptance of the operation.

For a patient's consent to be valid, he must be considered competent to voluntarily make the decision (Edwards, 1998). However, there are conditions that may render a patient incompetent to make treatment decisions. In the case of Mr. Jones who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the law provides for an option. According to section 5 article a of the National Conference of Commissioners;

"A surrogate may make a health-care decision…...

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References

Appelbaum, P.S. (2007). Assessment of Patients' Competence to Consent to Treatment. The New England Journal of Medicine, 357:1834-40.

Appelbaum, P.S., Lidz, C.W., & Meisel, A. (1987). Informed consent: legal theory and clinical practice. New York: Oxford University Press.

Edwards, K.A. (1998, April 11). Informed Consent. Retrieved from  http://depts.washington.edu/bioethx/topics/consent.html 

Grisso, T., & Appelbaum, P.S. (1998). Assessing competence to consent to treatment: a guide for physicians and other health professionals. New York: Oxford University Press.

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ere those rights violated in the case of Robert Courtney's unlawful behavior? Yes those rights were violated in several ways. First, the information Courtney's patients received was both false and incomplete. They did not realize they were not getting what they paid for; they were treated shabbily by a man who specialized in providing fraudulent medications. Second, the patients getting prescriptions from Courtney were not given the opportunity to take part in treatment decisions; in this case, it would have been impossible for Courtney to show them the truth without opening himself up for investigation. Thirdly, Courtney's patients were not treated with respect, in fact they were discriminated against through the delivery of phony, watered-down medications.

hat role did Courtney have as a patient advocate? Did he uphold that obligation? He certainly did not prove to be an advocate; rather he engaged in criminal activities while putting on the pretense of…...

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About.com. (2009). HIPPA and Issues of Privacy and Security. Retrieved August 13, 2011,

From  http://patients.about.com/od/obtainingrecords/a/hipaa.htm .

Draper, Robert. (2003). The Toxic Pharmacist. The New York Times. Retrieved August 14,

2011, from  http://www.nytimes.com .

Patient Rights and Informed Consent
The relevant legal issues at stake in this case are those related to the question of whether Mr. Jones is indeed incompetent and if Mr. Jones is indeed incompetent then what is the authority that should be assigned to the surrogate daughter of the patient in this case. The hospital physician and staff must avoid legal liability and ensure that they are in adherence to relevant laws and regulations informing the proper actions in this particular case. The patient has a legal right to be fully informed on any treatment that is considered and has the right to either provide consent or alternatively to refuse to consent to any proposed treatment. In this particular case, Mr. Jones has been found to have the condition of Alzheimer's and to be incompetent. Proof has been provided for the treating physician and nursing staff of Mr. Jones incompetency.…...

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Appelbaum, P.S. (2007). Assessment of patients' competence to consent to treatment. New England Journal of Medicine, 357(18), 1834 -- 1840. Retrieved from  http://proquest.umi.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/pqdweb?did=1375629681&sid=1&Fmt=4&clientId=70192&RQT=309&VName=PQD 

Coiera, E., & Clarke, R. (2004). e-Consent: The design and implementation of consumer consent mechanisms in an electronic environment. JAMIA: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 11(2), 129 -- 140. Retrieved from  http://jamia.bmj.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/content/11/2/129.full.pdf 

Hampton, T. (2008). Groups push physicians and patients to embrace electronic health records. JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 299(5), 507 -- 509. Retrieved from  http://jama.ama-assn.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/cgi/content/full/299/5/507?maxtoshow=&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=hipaa+health+information+patient+2009&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=10&resourcetype=HWCIT 

Moreno, Johnathan D. (nd) Ethics Committees and Ethics Consultants. Retrieved from:  http://public.callutheran.edu/~chenxi/phil345_141.pdf

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This demonstrates the balance which is necessary in protecting the rights of the patient and simultaneously ensuring that physicians have the freedom necessary to perform to the best of their abilities. In a respect, this underscores the nature of the strategies used for the protection of patients' rights. The intention is primarily to provide a basic forum for the constructive interaction of patient and physician with legal recourse serving as a failsafe. So is this implied by the LSCSA, which indicates that the demands of existing Patients' Rights standards are designed to make the physician actively accountable to the patient's interests. Therefore, the LSCSA indicates a strategy for preserving the right to consent, reporting that "although the first step usually should be to speak to the doctor or other health care provider who has treated the patient, if any doubts remain, a patient should not…...

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Legal Services Commission of South Australia (LSCSA). (2010). Patients' Rights. Law Handbook.sa.gov.au.

South Australia (1995). Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995. Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002.

South Australia1 (2009) Mental Health Act 2009. Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002.

Patient Centered Medical Homes
In the 1960s, the medical home concept referred to as patient centered medical home was developed.In order to reform the healthcare in the U.S.; the patient centered medical homes are evolving as a centerpiece of efforts (Bates, 2010). Basically, PCMH can be defines as a primary care model that offers coordinated and comprehensive care to the patients in order to improve health outcomes. PCMH is also recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Patient centered medical homes can be portrayed as a team of people working together in form of a community. The purpose is to improve the health as well as healing of the people in that community. In comparison with the primary care, PCMH is more responsive towards the needs of local patients.

PCMH offers a number of benefits including complementary nutrition as well as wellness counseling along with providing prevention education so as…...

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Aysola, J., E.J. Orav, and J.Z. Ayanian. 2011. "Neighborhood Characteristics Associated With Access To Patient-Centered Medical Homes For Children." Health Affairs no. 30 (11):2080-2089.

Bates, D.W., and A. Bitton. 2010. "The Future Of Health Information Technology In The Patient-Centered Medical Home." Health Affairs no. 29 (4):614-621.

Nutting, Paul A., William L. Miller, Benjamin F. Crabtree, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Elizabeth E. Stewart, and Kurt C. Stange. 2009. "Initial Lessons From the First National Demonstration Project on Practice Transformation to a Patient-Centered Medical Home." Ann Fam Med no. 7 (3):254-260.

Essay Topic Examples
1. The Ethical Implications of atient Autonomy in Modern Healthcare:
     Explore how patient autonomy is considered a fundamental ethical principle in healthcare and its implications on the decision-making process regarding medical treatments, including the tension between patient rights and the professional judgment of healthcare providers.

2. Balancing atient Autonomy and ublic Health Concerns:
     Examine the challenges faced when individual patient autonomy must be weighed against public health interests, such as during vaccination campaigns or infectious disease outbreaks, and propose strategies for achieving a balance between these two imperatives.

3. Informed Consent: The Cornerstone of atient Autonomy:
     Analyze the concept of informed consent, its legal and ethical foundation, and its role in ensuring patient autonomy, while considering the complexities of understanding medical information and potential barriers to truly informed decision-making.

4. The Role of Advance Directives in Upholding atient Autonomy:
     Discuss the importance of advance directives, such as…...

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Beauchamp, Tom L., and James F. Childress. Principles of Biomedical Ethics. Oxford University Press, 2013.

Entwistle, Vikki A., et al. \"Supporting patient autonomy: The importance of clinician-patient relationships.\" Journal of General Internal Medicine 25.7 (2010): 741-745.

Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. 2000/C 364/01. Official Journal of the European Communities, 2000.

Faden, Ruth R., and Tom L. Beauchamp. A history and theory of informed consent. Oxford University Press, 1986.

Mackenzie, Catriona, and Natalie Stoljar, eds. Relational Autonomy: Feminist Perspectives on Autonomy, Agency, and the Social Self. Oxford University Press, 2000.

Essay Topic Examples 1. Ethical Foundations of atient Confidentiality:
    Explore the moral and ethical principles that underpin the concept of patient confidentiality. Discuss the importance of trust in the doctor-patient relationship and how confidentiality serves as a critical component to providing high-quality healthcare. Examine the arguments for and against strict adherence to patient confidentiality in different scenarios.

2. Legal Aspects and Challenges of atient Confidentiality:
    Analyze the legal framework that governs patient confidentiality, including notable legislation such as HIAA in the United States. Address the legal consequences healthcare professionals may face for breaches of confidentiality. Additionally, investigate real-world cases where violations have occurred and the resulting legal and professional outcomes.

3. atient Confidentiality in the Digital Age:
    Discuss the impact of digital technology, electronic health records, and telemedicine on patient confidentiality. What new risks and challenges have emerged? Evaluate the effectiveness of current safeguards to protect sensitive information and propose enhancements to current practices to strengthen…...

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United States. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Pub. L. No. 104-191. 104th Congress.

World Health Organization. \"Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights.\" United Nations, 2006.

American Medical Association. \"AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Opinions on Confidentiality, Advertising, and Communications Media Relations.\" American Medical Association, 2017.

General Medical Council. \"Confidentiality: Good Practice in Handling Patient Information.\" GMC, 2017.

British Medical Association. \"Confidentiality and Disclosure of Health Information Tool Kit.\" BMA, 2009.

Essay Topic Examples 1. The Ethical illars of atient Confidentiality:
Explore the ethical principles that underpin the concept of patient confidentiality, such as respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. Discuss the role these principles play in establishing the trust necessary for an effective patient-provider relationship and the implications when confidentiality is breached.

2. The Evolution of atient Confidentiality Laws:
Examine the historical development of laws and regulations related to patient confidentiality, from early professional oaths to modern legislation such as HIAA in the United States. Analyze how societal changes, technological advancements, and evolving expectations have shaped current confidentiality standards.

3. Balancing Confidentiality with ublic Health Concerns:
Delve into the challenges of maintaining patient confidentiality in the context of public health issues, such as infectious disease outbreaks or bioterrorism. Discuss how policies might differ in times of public health emergencies and the criteria…...

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American Medical Association. \"AMA Code of Medical Ethics\' Opinions on Confidentiality.\" JAMA, vol. 317, no. 17, 2017, pp. 1768–1769.

United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. \"Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information.\" Federal Register, vol. 65, no. 250, 2000. 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164.

Gostin, Lawrence O., and James G. Hodge. \"Personal Privacy and Common Goods: A Framework for Balancing Under the National Health Information Privacy Rule.\" Minnesota Law Review, vol. 86, no. 6, 2002, pp. 1439–1479.

British Medical Association. \"Medical Ethics Today: The BMA\'s Handbook of Ethics and Law.\" 3rd edition, BMJ Books, 2012.

Hendrick, Judith. \"Law and Ethics in Children\'s Nursing.\" Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Essay Topic Examples 1. The Role of Technology in Enhancing atient Healthcare Delivery:
    Explore the impact of advancements in technology on patient healthcare delivery. Discuss how electronic health records, telemedicine, mobile health apps, and artificial intelligence contribute to more accurate diagnoses, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced access to care.

2. atient-Centered Care: rinciples and ractice:
    Examine the principles of patient-centered care and its significance in healthcare delivery. Analyze how this approach can improve patient satisfaction, engagement, and overall health outcomes by considering case studies or current practices that illustrate its implementation and challenges.

3. The Effectiveness of Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork in Healthcare Settings:
    Discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals and how it's beneficial for patient care. Consider how various health professionals working together can address complex health issues effectively and create a comprehensive care plan for patients.

4. The Influence of Healthcare olicies on atient Care Delivery:
    Investigate how different healthcare policies at the local, national,…...

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World Health Organization. Delivering quality health services: a global imperative for universal health coverage. World Health Organization, 2018.

Berwick, Donald M., Thomas W. Nolan, and John Whittington. \"The triple aim: care, health, and cost.\" Health Affairs 27.3 (2008): 759-769.

Porter, Michael E. \"What is value in health care?\" The New England Journal of Medicine 363.26 (2010): 2477-2481.

Committee on Quality of Health Care in America, Institute of Medicine. \"Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century.\" National Academies Press, 2001.

Blumenthal, David, and Melinda K. Abrams. \"Tailoring complex care management for high-need, high-cost patients.\" JAMA 316.16 (2016): 1657-1658.

Ethical DilemmaOne ethical dilemma I have encountered in my practice was regarding vaccine hesitancy. A couple was reluctant to vaccinate their newborn. A fellow nurse was torn between respecting the rights of the couple and trying to give health education regarding the efficacy of vaccinations. The couple insisted that they saw a link between vaccines and autism, and it almost became a big argument that put patient satisfaction in jeopardy. The nurse needs to know where to draw the line, ethically speaking, between giving health literacy and respect patients autonomy (Usberg et al., 2021).The most effective way for nurses to resolve ethical dilemmas is to be mindful of the ethical principles and standards they are supposed to represent in their practice, including the principles of beneficence, patient autonomy, and non-maleficence (Zhou et al., 2024). In addition to this, hospitals and healthcare clinics usually have established policies or protocols in place…...

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ReferencesKristoffersen, M. (2021). Does professional identity play a critical role in the choice to remain in the nursing profession?. Nursing Open, 8(4), 1928-1936.Usberg, G., Uibu, E., Urban, R., & Kangasniemi, M. (2021). Ethical conflicts in nursing: an interview study. Nursing ethics, 28(2), 230-241.Zhou, J., Qin, Q., Chen, S., & Zhang, H. (2024). Moral Dilemmas Regarding Physical Restraints in Intensive Care Units: Understanding Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence and Justice in the Use of Physical Restraints. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 1619-1627.

The key ethical issues raised in the case study involving the SARS research, were that the center for disease control wanted blood samples from individuals who may have come into contact with the index case—i.e., the person who had SARS. If that person was on, say, a flight, the center wanted information from as many people on that flight as possible. The point was not to contact individuals to alert them of any danger, as they would have already passed out of danger or been placed into the hospital if they were in danger by the time they were located. The point was merely to obtain data so that the center could better understand the disease and how it spread. Thus, the key ethical issues involved obtaining consent from the participants in the study. Every participant in a study has a right to take part or not take part in…...

Intersection of Technology and HealthcareIn the past, medical records were kept on paper and stored in file cabinets. This system had its own set of problems, such as lost records and difficulty sharing information between doctors. The advent of electronic health records (EHs) was supposed to solve these problems and make it easier for doctors to provide better care (Atasoy et al., 2019). However, EHs come with their own risks, such as the potential for errors and breaches of patient privacy. To avoid these unintended consequences, there are a few recommended practices.First, all entries into the EH should be carefully checked for accuracy. The accuracy of the EH relies on the quality of the data entered into it. Incomplete or inaccurate entries can lead to errors in diagnosis and treatment, as well as putting patients at risk. This includes not only verifying the information entered, but also making sure that…...

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ReferencesAtasoy, H., Greenwood, B. N., & McCullough, J. S. (2019). The digitization of patient care: a review of the effects of electronic health records on health care quality and utilization. Annual Review of Public Health, 40, 487-500.

Patient acuity system provides the nurses and other healthcare practitioners in health cares' information that can guide them in their attention towards the patients. The nurses track information and then weigh them in accordance to the urgency of assessment. The basis that the nurses use is the complexity of the level to which patients are unwell. An example is the determination of whether the patients immediately require ventilation and those who do not need any. The nurses are able to pick on the various patients in the healthcare and then record the data. In a single healthcare, there are many patients with different degrees of illnesses. As a result, they all require varying levels of evaluations from the nurses. It is, therefore, imperative that the nurses spread their attention appropriately to avoid any inconveniences. This system helps the nurses to determine the attention that patients require within a short period.…...

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Brennan, C., & Daly, B. (2009). Patient acuity: a concept analysis. Journal Of Advanced Nursing, 65(5), 1114-1126. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04920.x

Garza, A., Gratton, M., McElroy, J., Lindholm, D., & Glass, E. (2008). The association of dispatch prioritization and patient acuity. Prehospital Emergency Care, 12(1), 24-29.

Lewis, R. (2008). Comparison of a 5-level triage classification system with a 4-level triage classification system as it relates to acuity assignment and predictability of patient outcomes. Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research, 8(2),

Perroca, M., & EK, A. (2007). Utilization of patient classification systems in Swedish hospitals and the degree of satisfaction among nursing staff. Journal of Nursing Management, 15(5), 472-480. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2834.2007.00732.x

ight to Life
For all human beings death is one of the most intricate truths to cope with. In spite of this, people take decisions to finish their lives, which in turn result in ending their pain and suffering. This practice is known as euthanasia, or even commonly called as assisted suicide by those who are against the practice completely.

However, whatever term we may use to label it, it is an issue that society should become more familiar with. For instance few countries like Switzerland have legalized the practice and extend great support to those who want to end their lives so as to get away from the detriment of their disorders. However, this practice is only legal and offered only to those who are going through terminal illnesses or vegetative states. Although there are many controversies that surrounds euthanasia, there are numerous religious activists and humanitarian groups that are totally…...

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Bright, S.B. 2009. Why the United States Should Join The Rest of the World in Abandoning Capital Punishment. The Right Thing To Do, Fifth Edition.

Derksen, J. 2010. The Latimer Case: The Reflections of People with Disabilities - Murdered in the Name of Kindness. Accessed 11-11-11 from:  http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/humanrights/endoflife/latimer/reflections/kindness 

Doerflinger, R. 1989. Assisted Suicide: Pro-Choice or Anti-Life. Accessed 11-11-11 from:  http://www.jstor.org/pss/3561965 

Thompson, J.J. 2005. The right thing to do.

This can be as relatively minor as a night without sleep every few weeks or a continual struggle to sleep every night. Curing insomnia by just trying to Google a response to the problem only unleashes a flood of websites that offer all sorts of over-the-counter and prescription medications. The person wants to find relaxation techniques and also understand how they can overcome the insomnia on their own without having to take the trouble of going into a physician's clinic. In choosing which website to trust, using the evaluation criteria provided will be very useful. An example of a website that meets the criteria as defined is WebMD.com. Let's take a look at this website to see why. First, the website makes it clear they have an editorial policy, and their mission and purpose are to provide accurate, valid healthcare information to its website visitors. The WebMD Medical eview…...

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Lorence, D., & Abraham, J. (2008). When medicine tails: evaluating website quality tor interpretation of uncertain diagnoses. International Journal of Healthcare Technology & Management, 9(1), 19.

Stvilia, B., Mon, L., & Yi, Y. (2009). A model for online consumer health information quality. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 60(9), 1781.

## Delving into the Realm of Clinical Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide to Essay Topics

Introduction

Clinical psychology, a multifaceted field rooted in the practice of evidence-based techniques, offers a captivating landscape for scholarly exploration. Its vast scope, encompassing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders, presents an array of compelling essay topics. This comprehensive guide will navigate you through the intricacies of clinical psychology, providing a wealth of essay topics that resonate with the field's theoretical foundations and practical applications.

Theoretical Perspectives in Clinical Psychology

1. Psychodynamic Theory: Exploring the Unconscious Roots of Psychopathology
2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Unveiling the Interplay of Thoughts, Emotions, and....

1. The role of hospice care in providing comfort and support at the end of life
2. The importance of advance care planning and discussing end of life wishes with loved ones
3. Ethical considerations surrounding end of life decision-making and assisted dying
4. The impact of grief and loss on family members when facing the end of a loved one’s life
5. Cultural differences in beliefs and practices surrounding death and dying
6. The stigma and fear surrounding death and how to approach the topic openly and honestly
7. The role of palliative care in managing symptoms and improving quality of life at the end....

Unveiling the Enigma of Retained Surgical Items: A Journey into Prevention

Introduction

Retained surgical items (RSIs) represent a grave threat to patient safety and the integrity of healthcare systems. These inadvertent remnants left behind after surgical procedures can lead to severe complications, protracted suffering, and even death. This essay explores the multifaceted nature of RSIs, delving into their prevalence, consequences, and the critical measures necessary for prevention.

Prevalence of RSIs

RSIs are a global problem affecting both developing and developed countries. Studies estimate that the incidence ranges from 1 in 4,000 to 1 in 15,000 surgical procedures. This variability highlights the need for robust....

Upholding Ethical Standards in the Treatment of AIDS Patients
Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in upholding ethical standards in the treatment of AIDS patients. By adhering to ethical guidelines, healthcare professionals can provide comprehensive and compassionate care, protect patient rights, and promote the well-being of both patients and the community.
Confidentiality and Privacy:
Maintaining patient confidentiality is paramount. Healthcare professionals must respect the privacy of patients by not disclosing any sensitive information without their consent, except as required by law. This includes protecting electronic health records, test results, and communications with patients.
Non-Discrimination:
Healthcare professionals must treat all patients with dignity and respect, regardless....