Analyzing Ethical Issues in Healthcare: HA570 Assignment

This assignment analyzes the ethical complexities presented in the case of Maureen Gudonis and Isaias Echevarria, focusing on a 13-year-old patient's pain management and undisclosed marijuana use. The paper identifies ethical dilemmas related to patient-centered care, family involvement, and the influence of healthcare professionals' personal beliefs. It references relevant healthcare regulations, particularly the American Medical Association's (AMA) Code of Ethics, including codes on patient safety, health promotion, and ethical conduct. A six-step ethical decision-making process is applied to address the situation, emphasizing the need for a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. Recommendations include adherence to AMA codes, promoting patient and family-centered care, and ensuring that healthcare professionals' personal views do not influence patient treatment. The paper concludes that a collaborative approach is crucial for resolving ethical challenges in healthcare. The assignment fulfills the requirements of HA570 Health Care Ethics, addressing the identification of healthcare regulations and the discussion of moral limits of intervention.