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Ethics in Healthcare: Balancing Evidence and Justice
Presented by Dr. Sakshi ChaturvediViews
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Case Description
Ethics in Healthcare: Balancing Evidence and Justice" explores the complex interplay between scientific evidence and equitable healthcare delivery. It emphasizes the need for decisions grounded in rigorous research while also ensuring fair access and treatment across diverse populations. This...
Case Summary
- Ethics are paramount in healthcare, forming the basis of patient trust, quality care, and fairness. Studies show that 10-20% of hospital errors stem from ethical lapses, highlighting the need for a robust ethical framework. Core ethical principles include autonomy (respecting patient decisions), beneficence (acting in the patient's best interest), non-maleficence (avoiding harm), and justice (treating all individuals fairly and equally).
Speaker Profile
Dr. Sakshi Chaturvedi
Associate Professor, Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur, RajasthanDisclosures
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