1. Explain how the ethical behavior of a health care provider influences the quality of care given to consumers
2. Differentiate between the law and ethics in resolving a health care case study
3. Choose in Defense or Dispute of the patient’s request.
Scenario: The patient, age fifteen, arrives at the doctor’s office frantic, certain that she is pregnant. She does not want her mother informed. The result of her pregnancy test in the doctor’s office confirmed that she is pregnant. She requests an abortion and again states that she does not want her mother informed. The doctor has offered to mediate between the daughter and mother. Discuss the law and the ethical implications in this scenario. Explain how the ethical behavior of a health care provider influences the quality of care given to consumers. Identify challenges and barriers. Support the debate with laws, facts, and credible resources.