Medical Malpractice and Ethical Accountability A Case Study Analysis of Patient Safety Incidents
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Since they directly impact patient safety and the quality of treatment generally, ethical responsibility and medical misbehaviour are fundamental elements of healthcare systems. Aiming at events influencing patient safety, this case study analysis seeks to explore the intricate relationship between medical misbehaviour and ethical responsibilities in the healthcare surroundings. Malpractice that is, negligence, mistakes, or inactivity among medical professionals affects not just patients but also doctors and has significant effects on both. Mostly ethical obligation of healthcare personnel determines following professional standards and protecting of patient rights and well-being. Examining numerous well-known cases of patient safety, the study looks at their moral implications, causes, and background. Analysing the actions and choices made by medical personnel during these events exposes patterns of non-following standard procedures, poor communication, and negligence. It also emphasises the moral duty of medical professionals in preventing misbehaviour and the importance of openness, ongoing education, and a strong culture of accountability in healthcare firms. The findings highlight the need of providing clear ethical norms and regulations to healthcare professionals so that patient safety is a first concern and errors are handled honestly. It also addresses how government authorities and medical boards, among other monitoring bodies, ensure ethical norms are fulfilled. There are suggestions for how to improve medical practices, make training in ethics better, and make it easier for patients and providers to talk to each other.
DOI: 10.56294/mw2024500
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408386041