The Pros And Cons Of Outpatient Clinic Professionals
Outpatient Clinic professionals work in an environment which is complex and has numerous laws, regulations and standards of practice. The common ethical concerns that an outpatient clinic professional faces in times of his or her practice include, confidentiality, issues related to consent and relationships with patients. Privacy is considered both a legal and ethical matter. Not disclosing any information about a patient is a form of respect and shows professionalism since releasing private information can result in significant damage to the patient. On the other hand, if there is a risk to a third party, for example, an ethical outpatient clinic professional might require disclosing the confidentiality to avoid damage (The United States,