Identify moral and ethical issues you may face when caring for an uninsured or under insured patient.

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Identify moral and ethical issues you may face when caring for an uninsured or under insured patient.
3. Choose an ethical dilemma you might face in caring for this population.
4. Apply the MORAL model of ethical decision-making Guido (2014) p. 44 to the chosen ethical dilemma.
THE MODEL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS
M. Massage the dilemma:: Identify and define issues in the dilemma. Consider the opinions of the major players-patients family members nurses physicians and other health care members.
O. Outline the options::Examine all options fully including the less realistic and conflicting ones. Make two lists identifying the pros and cons of all the options identified. This stage is designed to fully comprehend the options and alternatives available to make a final decision.
R. Resolve the dilemma:: Review the issues and options applying basic ethical principles of each option. decide the best option based on the views of all those concerned in the dilemma.
A. Act by applying the chosen option::This step is usually the most difficult because it requires actual implementation whereas the previous steps had allowed for only dialogue and discussion.
L. Look back and evaluate::The entire process includes the implementation.