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The knowledge I gained from the intellipath units provided me an overview of the legal and ethical issues healthcare professionals face daily. Units 3 and 4 specifically pertain to my topic which is Life Support Continuation, these units provided guidance and specific details on what should be included in my research. The discussion boards provided different point of views of which I know I will face once I become a healthcare manager. The management skills I obtained in the military will only be re-enforced in my healthcare profession, learning to use the tools learned here and listening to my peers will only make me a more effective manager/leader.
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I have learned time management, and in researching this project, I have learned to listen to both sides of the story before coming to a rash decision. I learned that using the intellipath that there is a difference between a law and ethics. There is a difference between breaking a law, like robbing a bank. A moral or ethical dilemma is like cheating on your spouse, although it is morally wrong to cheat on your spouse, however, it isn’t against the law. I think the competencies and knowledge that will support my career advancement in management, is understanding legal and ethical issues involving patients and I understand how important it is to manage both.
Some business executives believe that their stance is that a CEO’s main responsibility is to maximize profits and shareholder value within legal parameters—even if that means having low ethical standards.(Baldelomar, 2016)
The above is a great example of the fine line between an ethical dilemma.
Works Cited
Baldelomar, R. (2016, July 21).Where Is The Line Between Ethical And Legal?Retrieved from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com
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What competencies were you able to develop in researching and writing the course comprehensive project?
-while writing and researching the course comprehensive project, I was able to understand ethics and learn how to apply it in real life. Understanding controversial topics and knowing both sides of the argument is also something I learned. The impact of medical issues are greater than I ever thought and the different opinions on them. Sometimes surrounding a topic even bigger issues arise and certain laws are created.
How did you leverage knowledge gained in the intellipath assignments (Units 1– 4) in completing the comprehensive project?
-I was able to learn the importance of ethical issues in the healthcare world. I was able to learn more things like malpractice, code of ethics and conflict of interest. Some of the things I already knew about but not so in debt. Being in the medical field, you definitely need to be careful and really double check any decision that is made. Protection for everyone involved, patient and provider, is very important.
How will these competencies and knowledge support your career advancement in management?
-I believe everything that I learned in this class will prepare me to be the best manager that I can. I will always try to make the best judgment in tough situations. Making sure I’m constantly learning new things and understanding them to the fullest is very important in my position to come. Having a good team behind you is also what makes you a great manager. Sticking to your morals and values is something that will take you along way. I know that I’m such a caring person and always want what’s best for anyone that I care for.