Medical Law and ethics

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_Medical Law and Ethics

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The proposed scenario in this discussion is very al as many of the same elements were at-play during the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi and Lousiana . Dealing with possible national emergencies has become a main priority on all levels of government , from local and state involvement all the way up to the White House . It is very evident that having a prepared protocol of proceedures to handle as many credible situations as possible is essential

in this modern age of bio-terrorism

In the case given , it is undetermined as to whether there is any consternation on Tim 's part about having any , or all of the details of his situation divulged .and if so , how determined is he to stand his ground ? The inference is that he wants some measure of confidentiality This would be perfectly understandable , so the ethical question right away is , whose rights take priority .the individual , or the wider population-at-large

It wouldn 't appear that the mere fact of the incident being an act of bioterrorism would necessarily be a determinant in whether or not to force people to be vaccinated . The need to protect individual human rights in the United States is a cornerstone issue . I could find no specific law allowing such action , but proceedures do exist for dealing with such persons who may , for whatever reason , decide not to be vaccinated in what might be deemed an extreme...