Specific ethical principles that were violated in this case would be the principle of autonomy, the principle of non-malfeasance and the principle of justice. Under the principle of autonomy, it is the concept of having informed consent which means the patient must be informed and understand what they are told before they can provide consent for treatment. They must be told what the treatment involves the risks, the chance of success and if there are other alternatives. In our case, the patient was never informed before the surgery about any risk with the doctor inserting a metal rod and what the doctor did during surgery which was not planned. Following the surgery, HMC personnel did not inform Arturo that a screwdriver shaft had been implanted …show more content…
103). The one example that sticks out the most for our case is the physician was not honest and had a responsibility to take care of the patient which he failed to do. An ethical theory that would support and provide a safe quality healthcare experience for the patient would be the virtue-based ethics. Based on a belief that we have a responsibility and a duty to others as well as that our actions are universal. Virtuous behavior includes perseverance, courage, integrity compassion humility and justice(Fremgen, 2016, p. 93). The patient has the right to approve or give consent for all treatment. In giving consent for treatment, patients expect that their physicians will use the appropriate standard of care in providing treatment which means the physician will use the same skill that others use in treating a patient with the same ailments. Additionally, patients have the right to be informed of the advantage and risks of having treatments and or not having them. They also have the right to refuse treatment (Fremgen, 2016, p. 112). In our case, the patient Arturo was not giving this right. Also, he was not told after the surgery what the physician had done during …show more content…
Health care providers explain treatments and alternatives to patients to provide the necessary resources for patients to choose the treatment option that best aligns with their unique cultural and personal beliefs. The patient has the right to approve or give consent for all treatment. In giving consent for treatment, patients expect that their physicians will use the appropriate standard of care in providing treatment which means the physician will use the same skill that others use in treating a patient with the same ailments. Additionally, patients have the right to be informed of the advantage and risks of having treatments and or not having them. They also have the right to refuse treatment(Fremgen, 2016, p.