Freedom to make healthcare choices

who are competent and are of an appropriate age, all have the ability to be autonomous when it comes to making decisions about their healthcare. In the debate between Dax Cowart and Robert Burt, each of these men agree that competent patients have this privilege; however, they do not agree on when the patient has the right to use this privilege. Cowart’s argument favors healthcare professionals allowing patients to use their free will at any given moment regardless of the positive or negative outcomes of his or her decision. I agree with Cowart’s argument pertaining to the rights of patients. Cowart discusses how patient autonomy…

Healthcare in America is complicated. This article is complicated. I read it through about 3 times and agree on some statements, but I am still confused by others. “Health for all is obviously desirable: as are many other impossible things”(1). I agree! “Even health care is not a right, though it is obviously desirable that everyone should have access to it, for the simple reason that it is better to prevent or relieve suffering than not to do so”(2). The right to healthcare does not give…

The Declaration of Human Rights recognises that each person has an inherent value and is based on the foundations of equality, dignity, and mutual respect. These Rights are shared universally and outline that all people have the freedom to be treated fairly, as well as being able to make choices in their daily lives (United Nations, 1948). The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) further protects and ensures the rights and freedoms of people with…

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, I believe the Barrett’s Power as Knowing Participation in Change Theory can be very beneficial to help empower patients to make decisions about their healthcare choices. It is so easy for patients and families to become overwhelmed when illness occurs. According to Smith and Parker (2015, p. 498), “power is the capacity to participate knowingly in change”. The Barrett’s theory is divided into four inseparable dimensions known as awareness, choices, freedom to…

individual and easy access is absolutely essential to aid survival. In a capitalist society healthcare is viewed as a business and is a way to force money from people. Those who lack enough funds find it unaffordable and cannot attain it. Because of a hierarchal structure many people find themselves without an essential aid. Many people will in turn die from diseases or injuries that could have been treated or cured. Even with the inclusion of the Obama Affordable Healthcare Act, a system…

No, we as society should never under any circumstance consider socialized health care or some hybrid. For my argument, I will focus on the morality, or ethics, piece to the question then move on to if we were to enact socialized medicine, what would be some of the possible negative outcomes. First, healthcare is not a right. Healthcare is privilege that people must provide for themselves and their families. Synonymous with the concept of healthcare not being / being a right is the morality…

Over time a growing concern for quality improvement in the healthcare sector has motivated the U.S. Healthcare System to improve its quality and effectiveness. Ethical frameworks are changing, due to these changes, hospitals and healthcare practices are fostering ethical frameworks that provide support and guidance for making ethical decisions. These frameworks are aimed to enhance collaboration between the physician and the patient to make decisions that are best for each specific…

issues, I think that the Democratic Party is the best political party due to its beliefs on education, abortion and healthcare. Democrats believe that each district should have a financial system that would fully finance the schools. Every student should have equal opportunities at school and should not have their education affected by lack of funding. Why is it okay for a rich school to provide great education and a poor school to provide a lack of education? The children are not in control of…

values that they live and provide care by. Nurses often face moral distress in the healthcare field. Ethical dilemmas can cause a healthcare provider or nurse to feel anguish and moral distress when providing care. Dilemmas such as reproductive rights, patient freedom, honesty vs. information, the right to die, and euthanasia can make a nurse evaluate their own values and beliefs. The right-to-die and euthanasia both have been subjects of many debates all over the world for many years. The…

Sam Lombard Mr. Nations 1818 World Literature 29 April 2016 The Arguments of the Political Parties in America The United States is run on an idea of being free. Whether that be politically, religiously, or socially. The political system is set up to protect these values and carry the voice of the people. The people have a voice in what values they want in their country which is a confusing and tough responsibility. What are your choices? What do they stand for? Who is right? These are a few of…