Chapter 7 provides knowledge of Ethics. In this chapter, students will be able to understand: Define ethics and bioethics; distinguish between professional, legal, and moral accountability; outline strategies to use to resolve ethical conflicts; describe the role of ethical tests in resolving ethical dilemmas in health care; discuss specific prehospital ethical issues, including allocation of resources, decisions surrounding resuscitation, confidentiality, and consent; identify ethical dilemmas that may occur related to care in futile situations, obligation to provide care, patient advocacy, and the paramedic’s role as physician extender. |
