18 Questions
What are two governance approaches mentioned in the text?
Self-governance and corporate governance
What principle of governance is compromised when staff are not in line with professional and quality-based work?
Accountability
Why is self-governance affected according to the text?
Staff are not taking the initiative to be more decisive and concerned with their oaths and work ethic.
What is lacking in terms of corporate governance in the context of medical centers and hospitals?
Ensuring that staff carry out their duties properly.
Name one key component of good governance principles mentioned in the medical field.
Effectiveness and efficiency
Why would a utilitarian not be keen on the issue discussed in the text?
The benefit does not outweigh the cost.
What is the ethical issue discussed in the newspaper article?
Lack of medical professionalism
Explain the impact of the lack of medical professionalism on society.
It puts at risk the lives of patients and affects the quality of care in society.
What oath do medical practitioners, especially doctors, take to care for patients?
Hippocratic Oath of non-maleficence and beneficence
How does the lack of medical professionalism impact patient care?
Patients may not receive optimal or up to standard care, leading to worsened conditions or death.
Explain the concept of ethical interconnectedness in relation to the lack of medical professionalism.
Ethical decisions of medical professionals impact patient care and vice versa.
What does the article suggest about the management of public health care in the country?
Raises questions on the management due to medical negligence and poor service.
What is the wrongdoing discussed in the newspaper article?
The lack of professionalism among medical professionals
How does the lack of professionalism affect patient care?
It hinders holistic care for patients
What principle of deontology is violated by the lack of professionalism in the medical field?
Integrity
How does the lack of professionalism impact the integrity of medical institutions?
It degrades the integrity of medical institutions
What is the responsibility of doctors and nurses in upholding professionalism?
To ensure they carry out their duty of care responsibly
What can be a reason for some medical staff to act unprofessionally?
Being restricted by the resources they have access to
Test your understanding of governance approaches and principles by analyzing two approaches discussed in the article and evaluating two compromised governance principles. Explore the implications on quality care and anxiety levels for families.
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