The hospital has a well-designed, fully functioning ethics committee. What ethical debate topics, concerning the entire social network rather than an individual patient, might now be addressed by this committee?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. Do-not-resuscitate orders
2. Autonomy
3. Duplication of services
4. Informed consent
5. Effects of managed care on patient well-being
3,5
Rationale: A do-not-resuscitate order is an issue focused on an individual patient or health care organization.
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