Which level of government is responsible for managing the da…

Which level of government is responsible for managing the day-today running of hospitals and clinics?                                                                                  

Parents arrive with their 4-year-old in the x-ray department…

Parents arrive with their 4-year-old in the x-ray department from casualty while you were on night duty. The mother was yelling, seemingly annoyed by inquisitive staff members in casualty asking her about the child’s presenting history. As you positioned the child, you noticed a burn wound on the one thigh, even though the clinical history indicated that the child collapsed and was weak. When you check the file, you notice that the patient has been to hospital four times this month. The father kept checking you and you tried to ask the child if he was ok, but he whispered that he was hungry. As he said it the father came in aggressively and demanded to know what you were saying to the child. At this point the child was very scared, and tears were streaming down his cheeks. The father yelled ‘how dare you question my son and not me? Just do your job’a. What do you think is wrong in this situation?  (2)b. What evidence would you use to justify your suspicion?  (6)c. What are you obligated to do under the circumstance?  (8)

Why is it important that some patient categories need consid…

Why is it important that some patient categories need consideration when applying the ethical principles during their care?