Comments from the Professor: You don't need the preamble - go right into ethics statement are there other elements to include? writing is somewhat fluffy...try to be more direct supporting info discusses importance rather than WHERE ethics come from Gra

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Comments from the Professor:

You don't need the preamble - go right into ethics statement

are there other elements to include?

writing is somewhat fluffy...try to be more direct

supporting info discusses importance rather than WHERE ethics come from

 

Grade received: 34/45 points.

 

 PS, If you are available, I have another assignment that I will send following this email.

 

 

 
2016-01-05 02:56

Hi Kim,

 

Below is the assignment I mentioned in the last email. Please let me know if you are available,.

Due: Thursday 01/07/2016. Thank you. Smile

 

 Ethics Case Analysis

Read the Unit 3 Ethics Case and answer the questions associated with the scenario. At least two (2) peer-reviewed sources other than the textbook must be used to support your opinion. List your references. Your analysis should be at least 2 pages in length, in addition to a title and a reference page. APA formatting is required.

 

Scenario

Compassion and Ethics: Annie, a 27-year old woman with two children, began experiencing severe pain in her abdomen and scheduled an appointment with Dr. Brown, a gastroenterologist, who ordered a series of tests. While conducting a barium scan, a radiologist at Community Hospital noted a small bowel obstruction. Dr. Brown recommended surgery and Annie agree.

After surgery, the operating surgeon, paged Mark over the hospital intercom and Mark returned his call. “Well surgery is over and your wife is recovering nicely in the recovery room,” Dr. Brown said. Mark was relieved until the Dr. Brown continued, “I am sorry to say that she has carcinoma of the colon and the cancer has spread to her lymph nodes and surrounding organs.” Before hanging up Mark told Dr. Brown, “Please do not tell Annie she has cancer I always want her to have hope.” Dr. Brown agreed, “Don’t worry, I won’t tell her. You can tell her that she had a narrowing of the colon.” Later in the hospital room, Annie asked Mark, “What did the doctor find?” Mark replied, “He found a narrowing colon.” “Am I going to be OK?” she said. Mark answered, “Yes, but it will take a while.”

Annie had one more surgery two months later in a futile attempt to extend her life. When Annie was admitted to the hospital for the last time, she was unaware that she was dying. One evening as Mark walked into her hospital room Annie said, “Could you please reschedule my appointment at the university? I will have to reschedule my appointment. I don’t think I will be well enough to go tomorrow.” Mark replied, “Okay, try to get some rest.” Annie closed her eyes, never to open them again?

 

Ethics Issue:

  1. Do you agree with Mark’s decision not to tell Annie about the seriousness of her illness?

  2. Should the physician have spoken to Annie as to the seriousness of her illness?

  3. Describe the ethical dilemmas in this case?

  4. Support your opinion with facts/sources.

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