ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND ETHICAL REASONING AMONG EMERGENCY CARE PROVIDERS

Ozcan M., Akpinar A., Birgili F., Beydilli H.

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, vol.30, no.1, pp.241-247, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Journal Name: ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.241-247
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: Emergency care providers must make fast decisions and treat patients urgently to prevent death and permanent disabilities. Because of the nature of this work common ethical issues can become more complicated in these settings.