Chapter 09
HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS
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LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Learning Objectives for this chapter:
LO-1: Identify types of reportable diseases and injuries.
LO-2: Explain the purpose of public health statutes.
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Identify types of reportable diseases and injuries.
LO- 1
Vital Statistics
Birth
Death
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SHARE: Ethics in reporting death statistics
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Identify types of reportable diseases and injuries.
LO- 1
Communicable Disease Reporting
Assures proper treatment
Identifies possible sources
Designable programs to prevent and control
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LO- 1
Identify types of reportable diseases and injuries.
National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
Outreach
Public education on the advantages and risks of vaccinations
Record-Keeping
Maintain records on manufacturers
Maintain records on consequential health problems
VAERS
SHARE:
Pop Culture & Vaccines
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LO- 1
Reporting Abuse
Child Abuse
Elder Abuse
Spousal Abuse
Intimate Partner
Unborn Victims of Violence Act
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LO- 1
Identify types of reportable diseases and injuries.
Physical Signs
Fractures
Bites or Burns
Malnutrition
Dehydration
Genital Damage
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LO- 1
Identify types of reportable diseases and injuries.
Behavioral Signs
Unexplained Injuries
Diminished Functioning
Missed Doctors’ Appointments
Hidden Injuries
Anxiety or Depression
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LO- 1
Identify types of reportable diseases and injuries.
Child Abuse
Discuss:
(1) Because culture influences how parents choose to
discipline their children, should spanking be considered
child abuse?
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(2) If so, should spanking be reported when there are
injuries, such as bruising or bleeding?
(3) If not, should cultural influences ever be taken into
consideration in cases of abuse and neglect?
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LO- 2
Explain the purpose of public health statutes.
10th Amendment of U.S. Constitution
State and Local Governments = activities
Federal Government = regulation and funding
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LO- 2
Regulated Industries
Restaurants
Pest Control
Water Quality
Social Services
Abuse & Neglect Cases
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Vaccinations
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LO- 2
Characteristics of Law
Governmental Duties
Populations are Targets
Population & the State
Research-Based
Promote and Persuade
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LO- 2
Explain the purpose of public health statutes.
Tax & Spend
Informational Environment
Civic Environments
Socio-Economic Environments
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LO- 2
Explain the purpose of public health statutes.
Public Health Initiatives
Discuss:
(1) In addition to smoking bans, are there other public
health concerns that should have federally-funded
initiatives?
(2) If so, how can local communities work to reduce these
public health concerns?
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(3) If not, what should be the limits to regulating consumer
behavior in the United States?
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