How would you describe public health to someone unfamiliar with the term? What is the role of a health care organization (e.g., hospital, doctor’s office, etc.) in public health? Provide an example.

Public Health Ethics

Hurricane Zara has hit the Florida Keys and decimated the community. As an ER manager, you must coordinate rescue efforts throughout the area and triage patients showing up at your ER.

Discuss the following questions with the class:

• How would you describe public health to someone unfamiliar with the term? What is the role of a health care organization (e.g., hospital, doctor’s office, etc.) in public health? Provide an example.
• What is the biggest ethical or legal issue you believe you may encounter as an ER manager (health care manager) regarding public health? Explain your response.