In applied ethics, medical professionals must apply moral st…

In applied ethics, medical professionals must apply moral standards for the purpose of A) implementing the best scientific information. B) helping the patient. C) practicing courtesy toward other professionals. D) addressing the interests of the patient’s family.

Conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, and congenital disorder…

Conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, and congenital disorders of the newborn are often reported to government agencies in order to A) receive additional funding from insurance companies. B) maintain accurate public health statistics. C) receive funding through Medicare. D) prevent malpractice lawsuits.

The purpose of a cost/benefit analysis in relation to medica…

The purpose of a cost/benefit analysis in relation to medical care is to A) justify the cost of a treatment as compared to the benefit. B) justify only the benefit of a treatment. C) provide an estimate of the cost of a treatment. D) make sure no one “falls through the cracks” for treatment.