Doing “Good” With Limited Resources: Is It Good Enough in the Provision of Quality Clinical Care?

Abstract

The article discusses the ethical challenges advanced practitioners face in the provision of quality clinical care. According to the authors, nurses and physicians are trying to balance their clinical judgment of what patients need with the cost control measures of health plans. But even when the provider does the best he or she can, it may not feel good enough. To benefit patients and the profession, advanced practitioners need to be part of the conversations that reign in costs and shape sound health care policies.