Ethical Considerations In Health Care

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Thank you, Providence, for your input on the sensitive issues like abortion, contraception, weaning from ventilator and organ donation. I agree with you. The decision of an individual to opt any of the above-mentioned measures should solely depend on one’s discretion. People/patients have the right to receive adequate information about the benefits and risks of their treatment options. Depending on this information, they can make decisions about own care. Whatever is their decision, they have the right to receive quality care with respect. When the people/patients enjoy the rights, they have some responsibilities also to fulfill. One of the main responsibilities includes, accept the health consequences that could occur if they choose to refuse

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