HCS 335 Week 2

Week 2 Individual Assignment: Ethics Case Study

Resource: Ethics Case Study Grading Criteria on your student website.

Read the case study in Ch. 4 of Medical Law and Ethics that begins, Jerry McCAll is Dr. Williams office assistant.

Prepare a 700- to 1050-word paper in which you answer the following questions:

o Does Jerrys medical training qualify him to issue this refill order? Why or why not?

o Would it make a difference if the medication requested were for control of high blood pressure that the patient critically needs on a daily basis? Why or why not?

o If Jerry calls in the refill and the patient has an adverse reaction while flying, is Jerry protected from a lawsuit under the doctrine of respondent superior?

o What is your advice to Jerry?

o Identify major legal and ethical issues that may affect Jerrys decision.

o What problem-solving methods might be helpful to assist in making an ethical decision?

Include at least two sources in your paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines

Discussion Questions

Why is it important to understand organizational philosophies and mission statements?

How might a manager deal with elements of an organizations culture that are, or are perceived as, inconsistent?