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elena-14-01-66 [18.8K]
3 years ago
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Patient abuse by a healthcare professional is a breach of medical ethics. how are the offenders punished

Biology
2 answers:
LiRa [457]3 years ago
7 0

The offenders will face imprisonment and fines. An assault and abuse not only a breach of medical ethics but it is also a crimes.  It must be reported to the authority and can punishable by jail time and fines. Beneficence, non-maleficence, respect for patient autonomy, and justice are  four basic concepts of medical ethics. 

aleksklad [387]3 years ago
6 0

Patient neglect or abuse refers to any failure or action to a function that leads to unreasonable misery, failure, or harm to the patient. Abuse comprises sexually assaulting or physically striking a patient. It also comprises the intentional withholding of physical care, necessary food, and medical attention.  

In the mentioned cases, the offenders face fines and jail time. Assaulting and abusing a patient is not only a breach of medical ethics, however, is also a crime. These crimes must be reported and are punishable by fines and jail time.  


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