The Hospital Has a Well-Designed, Fully Functioning Ethics Committee

question 4

Multiple Choice

The hospital has a well-designed, fully functioning ethics committee. What ethical debate topics, concerning the entire social network rather than an individual patient, might now be addressed by this committee?

• A) Do-not-resuscitate orders
• B) Autonomy
• C) Duplication of services
• D) Informed consent
• E) Effects of managed care on patient well-being

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Definitions:

Indirect Approach

A communication or problem-solving strategy that avoids direct confrontation, often using suggestion or roundabout methods instead.

Main Idea

The central or most important point or theme of a text or conversation.

Information Overload

A state of being overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available, making it difficult to process or make decisions.

Complex Messages

Communication that involves intricate or detailed information, requiring careful interpretation and understanding.