Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare

This article discusses the legal and ethical issues faced by medical practitioners in providing healthcare. It explores the principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice in making ethical decisions. The article analyzes a case study involving a nurse and a teenage patient seeking contraception, and examines how these principles can be applied in practice. It provides insights into the importance of respecting patient autonomy while ensuring their well-being and the fair distribution of resources.