Throughout times we all have at one point questioned the morality of doctors and insurance companies. Whether they were there to help us solve our countless situation we encounter throughout life or scam us for our money. There was a case that astonished us all in October 24 of 1999, where many physician admitted to lying in order to attend patients that needed medical care. Where insurance companies denied coverage for individual with medical dilemmas. Some may think that this was acceptable, common and almost expected but the question is, was this morally correct or justifiable. We might agree that there was a need in 1999, today the need is even direr.
“In the survey, more doctors admitted to lying when the patient’s health or life was …show more content…
With many states, “tampering with medical records is a criminal offense that leaves perpetrator subject to fines and/or jail time”. If Doctors are found to have falsified medical records they could be punished by the loss of their medical license by a state licensing board. Even in instances, “where it is not technically illegal and can be proven that record tampering has occurred it could negatively affect a court case. If a doctor is named in medical malpractice claim that includes accusation that they have altered medical records, it may adversely affect or even void their Professional Liability Insurance coverage and makes it difficult or impossible for them to purchase another policy”. These repercussions alone are proof that Doctors who place their livelihood and life’s work in jeopardy are coming from a Higher Moral …show more content…
David Lazarus has brought forth a good point, “an answer to one side of the problem, which is as a condition of licensing, a medical professional would be required to demonstrate that he or she treats at least a tenth of patients on a Pro Bono basis annually. So, for every 10 patients a healthcare provider sees, one would receive the same level of care as all the others but at no cost”. These patients would obviously have no medical coverage or face some other economic hardship. Lazarus claims if that condition cannot be met, the healthcare provider would have to volunteer for a week at a local free clinic or some similar type of work.
“In the survey, more doctors admitted to lying when the patient’s health or life was …show more content…
With many states, “tampering with medical records is a criminal offense that leaves perpetrator subject to fines and/or jail time”. If Doctors are found to have falsified medical records they could be punished by the loss of their medical license by a state licensing board. Even in instances, “where it is not technically illegal and can be proven that record tampering has occurred it could negatively affect a court case. If a doctor is named in medical malpractice claim that includes accusation that they have altered medical records, it may adversely affect or even void their Professional Liability Insurance coverage and makes it difficult or impossible for them to purchase another policy”. These repercussions alone are proof that Doctors who place their livelihood and life’s work in jeopardy are coming from a Higher Moral …show more content…
David Lazarus has brought forth a good point, “an answer to one side of the problem, which is as a condition of licensing, a medical professional would be required to demonstrate that he or she treats at least a tenth of patients on a Pro Bono basis annually. So, for every 10 patients a healthcare provider sees, one would receive the same level of care as all the others but at no cost”. These patients would obviously have no medical coverage or face some other economic hardship. Lazarus claims if that condition cannot be met, the healthcare provider would have to volunteer for a week at a local free clinic or some similar type of work.