1. “Courts have reasoned that hospitals have a duty to reserve their beds and facilities for patients who genuinely need them.” (Showalter) Who do you feel this ‘duty’ is owed to? (Current patients? Future patients? Staff? Shareholders? Community? Others?)

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Please answer each question separately. Each question must be 250-300 words each. Please be plagiarism free. Also, make sure sources are cited APA.

 

1. “Courts have reasoned that hospitals have a duty to reserve their beds and facilities for patients who genuinely need them.” (Showalter) Who do you feel this ‘duty’ is owed to? (Current patients? Future patients? Staff? Shareholders? Community? Others?)

 

2. How do the tensions between insurance coverage and the need for care impact a hospital’s economic, ethical and legal responsibilities?