Ethical Dilemmas

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I believe whoever is involved or going to be involved in the health field should have a foundation in ethics. Working in health care involves many challenges, including making tough decisions. Having an ethical foundation is crucial in providing the best solutions to these challenges. Through the knowledge of the ethical principles, especially beneficence and non-maleficence, I believe that going forward as a health administrator I will be able to ensure patients are getting the best care possible.
The principle of beneficence implies the moral obligation to act and to offer help for the benefit of others. In the health administration field, there is a responsibility to the patients, staff, organization, and community to favor their well-being.

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