medical ethics the values and guidelines governing decisions in medical practice. nonnormative ethics ethics whose objective is to establish what factually or conceptually is the case, not what ethically ought to be the case. Two types are descriptive ethics and metaethics.ules or principles which govern right conduct. Each practitioner, upon entering a profession, is invested with the responsibility to adhere to the standards of ethical practice and conduct set by the profession. code of ethics. the written rules of ethics.
Write, phone, or go to your local department of social services. In New York City, contact the Human Resources Administration by calling (718) 557-1399. Pregnant women and children can apply at many clinics, hospitals, and provider offices. Call your local department of social services to find out where you can apply.
At NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, our patient relations staff is available from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. You can reach us by calling 212-598-6336. After 5:00PM, or on weekends and holidays, please contact the nursing supervisor at 212-598-6668. The patient relations office at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is on floor C3. Patients and families are visited in their hospital room when they request assistance.