Which statement is an example of an unethical issue in health care? A patient is given two options for treatments by a doctor and must decide which to pursue. An ear, nose, and throat specialist is not covered by a patient’s health insurance. A doctor avoids sharing a patient’s confidential information with others. A physician forces a patient to participate in a trial drug to treat a health condition.

A physician forces a patient to participate in a trial drug to treat a health condition.

Explanation:

forcing an unwilling patient into something is unethical.

answer: no, they are not.*

although rubber bands that contain excessive amounts of dye, toxins, or additives are sometimes toxic, most rubber bands do not cause any health issues. since they are typically made of latex, (a natural substance that is extracted from trees) they are not dangerous in any way if you chew them or accidentally ingest a piece of rubber band. however, chewing rubber bands does pose a choking hazard and is not a good habit to have.

*depending on the type of rubber band. the typical rubber bands that you see at stores are not toxic, but other types of rubber or latex that contains certain chemicals may be unhealthy and hazardous.