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Law and Ethics in Healthcare
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Law and Ethics in Healthcare
The new point of view in the discussion is the legal competency to make medical decisions. In America, most states have the legal capacity of 18 years. A patient can make decisions about his or her care after achieving the age of 18 years. For example, he or she can agree to a medical surgery and fill consent forms after attaining 18 years. A child, below 18 years, is not competent to make legal decisions (Pozgar, 2014). Thus, the parent or guardian represents the health interests of the children.
I have changed my approach to the current and the future ethical issues. I will ensure that the patient has sufficient autonomy in the healthcare process. Independence, in this case, implies that the patient has the right to have control of his or her body. Thus, the healthcare practitioner has the role of advising or suggesting to the patient the most appropriate healthcare procedure. On the other hand, the patient has the right to influence or state the kind of medication that he or she requires (Pozgar, 2014). The patient has to make health decisions that enhance his or her wellness interests. Also, the patient has unique values, beliefs, which influence the type of healthcare that he or she desires.
Several insights influence my thinking and response to the healthcare ethics and law. For example, the principle of justice ensures fairness in the healthcare environment. The patients should pay reasonable fees for the services that they receive in health institutions.

It is also essential to enhance the quality of healthcare in the community. In the United States, there are efforts to improve healthcare access for all persons. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is one strategy that ensures affordability and access to healthcare for all persons in the United States (Pozgar, 2014).
Reference
Pozgar, G. D. (2014). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.