Medical Ethics is a branch of ethics that pertains to the moral principles and guidelines that govern the practice of medicine. It addresses the ethical dilemmas and challenges faced by healthcare professionals in their interactions with patients, families, and society. Key areas of focus in medical ethics include issues of patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, justice, beneficence (acting in the best interest of the patient), and non-maleficence (avoiding harm). Medical ethics seeks to balance the rights and welfare of patients with the responsibilities and duties of healthcare providers, ensuring that medical practice is conducted with integrity and respect for individual values and cultural contexts. It encompasses various frameworks and theories, including deontological ethics, consequentialism, and virtue ethics, and is essential for guiding decision-making in clinical practice, research, and health policy.
In the healthcare sector, the issue of oversight and accountability continues to be a pressing concern, affecting not only patients but also frontline staff. The current system often shifts blame…