Patients have to be the focus of every health care worker. This is because the patients are not only the customers and provide the income for the medical businesses, but also because the services provided to patients deal with life versus death or quality of life. To keep the focus on patients, many laws, regulations, and rules—including ethical codes of conduct—have been created to guide caregivers and other medical employees.

For this discussion prompt, complete an Internet search to research a current case where a violation of patients’ rights is at the forefront of the case. Post the link to the case, and explain why there is a violation of patients’ rights. Be sure to cite from your readings and research and explain in detail the specifics of violation.

Discussion Prompt 1: Although DDT use has been banned in agriculture, its use is permitted in controlling infectious diseases like malaria. In 2006, the World Health Organization announced increased support for the use of DDT in preventing malaria. DDT has low acute toxicity but is a persistent organic pollutant that harms the environment and human health. What is your take on this issue of DDT utilization in combatting malaria or other mosquito-borne diseases in sub-Saharan Africa? Discuss.


Discussion Prompt 2: Zika virus infection among pregnant women can cause birth defects such as microcephaly in the newborn child. Imagine you are the mayor of a small suburban town in Florida in which mosquitoes are known to carry Zika virus. What would you do to prevent Zika virus infection in your town? If you decide to use an insecticide to kill mosquitoes, what type or class of insecticide would you use? Why?