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An Ethical Issue in the US Healthcare

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Abstract

Ethical issues spring up in every social profession . However , ethical dilemmas occurring in the medical profession are of greater concern as this profession is highly vulnerable and slight negligence can even cost a human life . Physicians have a moral and ethical responsibility to provide accurate diagnosis for their patients ' illnesses . Unfortunately some physicians do not fulfill this obligation devotedly as personal gains are more important to

them than the demands of the profession Such individuals resort to different measures for the purpose of extorting more money out of their patients . In to eliminate this practice from the face of our society , we need to educate every individual about their ethical responsibilities and ensure compliance to these responsibilities . Table of Contents

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Purpose of the Essay PAGEREF _Toc7 \h 5

Jimmy and Dr . Bill PAGEREF _Toc8 \h 5

Applying the Ethical Princples to the Issue 6

Understanding the Ethical Issue (Deontology Theory ) PAGEREF _Toc0 \h 6

Options for Dealing with the Dilemma 8

Resolving the Dilemma 9

Conclusions and Recommendations 9 An Ethical Issue in the US Healthcare

Introduction

Managers and employees of every organization , be it government , private or non-profit , are subject to many ethical considerations . It is for this reason that every company charts...