Healthcare Perspectives 360 · 2025-12-09 · 28 min
This episode of Perspectives 360 discusses the intersection of ethics and the law and explores how to walk that patient care tightrope. Optimal organizational preparation will be shared, as well as what patients should know. During this episode, you will: Hear about the differences between the law and ethics surrounding patient care Understand that the law is focused upon the duty to protect the public and that healthcare is focused upon patient care, so the interaction of these two entities can create conflicting priorities Listen to the importance of having policies and procedures to guide healthcare staff when interacting with law enforcement Understand that a warrant authorizes the officer, not the healthcare professional Link to Transcript Coverys companies are a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance for medical practitioners and health systems. Coverys provides a full range of healthcare liability insurance options, advanced risk analytics, and best-in-class risk mitigation and education resources to help clients anticipate, identify, and manage risk to reduce errors and improve outcomes.
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