“Are medical ethicists out of touch with the reality of managing health care and practicing medicine?” Discuss the question and take a stance.

Medical Ethicists
In no less than one page and no more than two consider the following question: “Are medical ethicists out of touch with the reality of managing health care and practicing medicine?” Discuss the question and take a stance. Cite references.

Example of possible situation: Hospitals directing some uninsured patients to other hospitals to stay in the black. Is, “I just can’t afford it”, enough of an ethical reason?

TWO.

Mission Statement

Write a mission statement for each of the following types of health care service:

1. A cancer center for children
2. A cancer center for adults
3. A cardiac service A mental hospital
4. A general hospital
   • What factors did you take into consideration for each service?
   • Did you write the same mission statement for each service?Why or why not?
   • What ethical concerns did you keep in mind for each mission statement