GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Medical ethics is particularly relevant in decisions regarding involuntary treatment and involuntary commitment. In view of this, highlighting the importance of medical ethics, discuss the issues in its implementation.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021

Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service ValuesTechnology and EthicsCorporate Governance

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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The toppers’ answers

Aishwarya VermaAIR 4 · CSE 2021 · 162 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Medical ethics is a branch of applied ethics to regulate the conduct of Medical professionals in an ethical manner.

[eg] A doctor should focus on the life of patient whether he is a good or bad person.

Importance of medical ethics:

Body · points

  1. Public welfare: driven by this notion to maintain health of people.

  2. Maintain the sanctity of profession [eg] Doctors are equated with GODS.

  3. Development of society: contribute to human resource development for better productivity.

  4. To ensure that public trust is maintained and does not lead to chaos.

Issues:

  1. Poor ethical standards in some doctors. [eg] - Black marketing of organs.
  • Expensive medicines prescribed even when generic medicines work.
  • Unnecessary test prescribed.

  1. Professional code of ethics has a poor compliance.

  2. Lack of empathy on the part of doctors can stir chaos.

Close · a summary

[eg] Attacks against medical professionals.

For better performance of medical system, it is essential that medical ethics are held high while performing duty.

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