In the medical field, there are many ethical dilemmas a person might face. One of the biggest dilemmas in the medical field comes with being a doctor. While caring for a patient/client, the doctor may not know the best treatment or course of action to take due to the numerous options that may exist. A doctor's values and beliefs cannot interfere with the treatment of a patient/client. Their job is to be honest, benevolent, respectful and maintain patient/client confidentiality. ETHICS: I honestly believe that doctors should do anything to care for a patient/client. If that means they have to bring their beliefs with them, then so be it. Doctors should do everything they can to save a life and care for others. This is their job. TELEOLOGICAL: If there is no hope for a patient, doctors should in no way hide it from him. There should be all available options to help them. If the patient/client chooses an option that the doctor knows is not the best, then a little white lie to convince him to choose the best option...
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