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21st Century U.S. Army Correspondence Course References: Health Care Ethics (Volume One) - Army Medical Department Course Student Self-Study Guide (Ringbound)
21st Century US Army Correspondence Course References Health Care Ethics Army Medical Department Course Student SelfStudy Guide - Volume One - Ringbound Author:Department of Defense This ringbound book presents a reproduction of an important U.S. Army Correspondence Course reference, Introduction Health Care Ethics (Volume One) - Army Medical Department Course Student Self-Study Guide. These medical courses were developed by the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Contents include: ... more » Correspondence Course of The U.S. Army Medical Department Center And School - Subcourse Mdo066 - Health Care Ethics I - Introduction - As a practicing health care provider, it is not enough to be technically competent, although it is, admittedly, a critical component of your job. You must balance technical skill (technology) with correct professional demeanor (ethical or right behavior) and sensitivity to the patient's needs (caring). Health care ethics, which is covered in two subcourses (Health Care Ethics I and II), is a philosophical consideration of what is morally right and wrong in the health care setting. By considering the ethical and legal issues relevant to your role as a health care provider in this subcourse and its sequel (Health Care Ethics II), you will develop a working knowledge of what is appropriate behavior for you as a health provider with regard to both colleagues and patients. While technical skills give you the baseline competency that you need, a knowledge of ethical and legal issues in health care enables you to make more informed health care decisions with better understanding of the basis for such actions. With conviction in your own actions, you will not only feel more confident, but you will project confidence to your patients, an essential element in health care provider-patient relationships. Finally, knowledge of legal considerations related to health care will spare you from unwittingly committing acts that could have legal repercussions (a lawsuit) for the hospital or physician you serve and adverse consequences to your career. Subcourse Components: The subcourse instructional material consists of the following: Lesson 1, Ethics in Health Care Lesson 2, The Sources and Applications of Ethics Lesson 3, Legal Considerations Lesson 4, The Legal Ramifications of Your Every Health Care Move Lesson 5, Legal Doctrines That Affect Health Care Appendix A, Code of Ethics for X-Ray Technologists Appendix B, A Model of a Patient's Bill of Rights Appendix C, Glossary of Terms Our news and educational titles are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work and educational tool.« less