Concepts of Healthcare Regulations. Law. and Ethics Week 4Assignment 2 You Be the Judge This week we move to the ethical principle of Justice. which can bedivided into categories: fair distribution of scarce resources [distributive justice). respect for people's rights (rights based justice) and respect for morally acceptable laws (legal justice). Justice as an ethical principle can often hide in prejudice. racism. and laws created by the dominant culture. It is important that every healthcare professional is aware of this issue and actively advocates for justice for all. Justice is as important an ethical principle today as ever. It seems as the 1% of society becomes more removed from the realities of society. the greater the ethical dilemmajustice becomes. The rich have suites in hospitals and receive whatever aggressive lifeextending treatment they desire. The homeless die on the streets: children become ill for want of a $1 vaccination: and mothers receive no prenatal care. It is a true dilemma. As the cost of health care spirals upward, not only lifesaving treatment but basic care becomes more out of reach for the poor. Review: 20 Most Expensive Drugs in the USA It all goes back to the age-old question: is health care a right? If it is a right. the country must find a way to pay for it. If it is not a right. people are responsible for funding their own healthcare and if they suffer ordie for the lack of it. so be it. Should the rich subsidize health care for the poor7 What would the ethical princrple of justice suggest? Case Study You are working in a for-profit cancer clinic. Ayoung woman is coming in regularly for out-patient chemotherapy With her three young children. As you submit the reimbursement form you notice an email from the insurance provider With a notification regarding a list of stolen cards. You are to notify theftolice if the card is used. The patient sees you hesitate and ins to cry. She tells you she will die without treatment for her cancer and she is all alone with her children. She is undocumented and is unable to obtain any typeo assistance. Her husband was killed in their home country. whic is why she fled. If she returns. she and her children Will be killed as well. She begs you not to tell. You know if you delete the notice she would be able to finish her potentially lifesaving treatment. rmly your knowledge of justice to this case study. include each of the {olfawrng pornts in your assrgnment.' Summarize the important points in the case study Outline your potential options Decide on your course of action Reflect if your course of action upholds the ethical principle of justice Would your decision be different if the patient were a US citizen? Reflect on what other principles guided your deCision