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The last resort: regulation by law.

T M Tierney

    Hospital Progress
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Declining ethics in healthcare has led to increased government regulation. Recommitment to patient stewardship by the health professions can reduce this oversight.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare policy
    • Medical ethics
    • Public health administration

    Background:

    • Erosion of ethical constraints (conscience, custom) in health professions fuels self-interest.
    • This leads to increased government intervention in healthcare delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the relationship between professional ethics and government regulation in healthcare.
    • To explore the conditions under which healthcare regulation may be reduced.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of ethical principles and regulatory trends in healthcare.
    • Review of historical and contemporary healthcare policy literature.

    Main Results:

    • Government regulation of healthcare increases as the public perceives the private sector as failing to meet expectations.
    • A decline in professional accountability and stewardship correlates with heightened regulatory measures.

    Conclusions:

    • The extent of government regulation in healthcare is directly proportional to public trust in the private sector's ability to meet needs.
    • A renewed commitment to stewardship and accountability by healthcare professionals can lead to a decrease in governmental oversight.

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