Reference no: EM133374010

Should non-compliant patients, defined as patient's that refuse to follow their physician's medical advice and recommendations, be able under state law to sue their health care providers or hospital for medical malpractice if their condition worsens while under the physician's or hospital's care? For example, assume Patient A under the care of Provider B is a Type 2 diabetic but ignores Provider B's advice to modify his diet, exercise, and take prescribed medication. What are both Provider B's and Patient A's obligations and responsibilities under these circumstances?

Identify, describe, and apply one ethical decision-making model to this situation. Be specific, ensure you fully identify the model's framework steps, analyze each individual step, address both sides of the issue, and come to an objective-based conclusion.