HLT 305
Topic 3: Ethical Communication Between Patients and Professionals
Assignment: Benchmark - Autonomy and Ethical Principles
of Care
Grand Canyon University
Description:
When examining the communication between a medical professional and a patient, it is
important to see a real-world example of what that communication looks like. Please examine
the example of a basic patient informed consent form for the common surgical procedure of
gallbladder removal entitled, "Gallbladder - Cholecystectomy With Common Duct Exploration
(Laparoscopic) (Cholecystectomy With Possible Common Duct Exploration [Laparoscopic]),"
located in your readings for this topic and answer the following questions in a paper of 1,000-
1,200 words:
1. Based on what you have learned about the Patients' Bill of Rights and autonomy, do you
believe this basic patient consent form adequately informs patients of their medical rights?
Explain your answer in detail and use a reference for support.
2. Would the basic consent form for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy be understood by the
average person in the United States with a reading ability of a typical 8th grader? Explain
your answer.
3. Describe at least three steps health care providers can take in order to ensure patients
understand their care as well as prepare them to give acceptable consent for the procedure.
4. Discuss the patient's right to terminate care with a health care professional. Identify the
steps a patient would take to terminate care. Explain the ethical components that would
take place in that process.
Include at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed references from the GCU Library to support your
positions.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
BS Health Care Administration
5.1: Practice unbiased communication and decision-making in health care by recognizing and
respecting the diversity of patients and populations.
5.4: Practice ethical behavior and moral decision-making when resolving ethical dilemmas.
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Topic 3: Ethical Communication Between Patients and Professionals
Assignment: Benchmark - Autonomy and Ethical Principles
of Care
Grand Canyon University
Description:
When examining the communication between a medical professional and a patient, it is
important to see a real-world example of what that communication looks like. Please examine
the example of a basic patient informed consent form for the common surgical procedure of
gallbladder removal entitled, "Gallbladder - Cholecystectomy With Common Duct Exploration
(Laparoscopic) (Cholecystectomy With Possible Common Duct Exploration [Laparoscopic]),"
located in your readings for this topic and answer the following questions in a paper of 1,000-
1,200 words:
1. Based on what you have learned about the Patients' Bill of Rights and autonomy, do you
believe this basic patient consent form adequately informs patients of their medical rights?
Explain your answer in detail and use a reference for support.
2. Would the basic consent form for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy be understood by the
average person in the United States with a reading ability of a typical 8th grader? Explain
your answer.
3. Describe at least three steps health care providers can take in order to ensure patients
understand their care as well as prepare them to give acceptable consent for the procedure.
4. Discuss the patient's right to terminate care with a health care professional. Identify the
steps a patient would take to terminate care. Explain the ethical components that would
take place in that process.
Include at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed references from the GCU Library to support your
positions.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
BS Health Care Administration
5.1: Practice unbiased communication and decision-making in health care by recognizing and
respecting the diversity of patients and populations.
5.4: Practice ethical behavior and moral decision-making when resolving ethical dilemmas.
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