Differentiate between social and medical utility and identify the form that is most in keeping with health care ethics
Medical utility often uses the criterion best prognosis to allocate scarce resources such as intensive care beds. Social utility attempts to determine the merit of the individuals and to use this as a criterion. Social utility seems to invite problems of racism, ageism, sexism, and bias against the retarded and mentally ill.
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A) Heart rate 100 beats per minute B) Blood pressure 88/50 mmHg C) Blood continuing to ooze from an abdominal laceration D) Restless and confused mental status
Suspected anthrax exposure. The patient works at the post office and opened an envelope filled with white powder. The FBI has determined this was the result of terrorism. Which of the following external cause codes should be assigned?
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: a. Y38.7X2A, Y92.242 b. Z32.00XA, Y38.6X2A, Y92.242 c. Z32.00XA, Y38.6X1A d. Y38.7X3A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
One way to prevent medical malpractice is to be ________ in your skills and job knowledge.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).