Running Head: Ethics Case Study Ethics Case Study Keisha Black HCS/335 August 29, 2011 Robert King Abstract * The purpose of this paper is to review a case study and give an opinion on whether Jerry the doctor's assistance is using ethical and legal measures in his job. The paper will also review the decisions that Jerry might have made and major issues that may affect that decision. The paper will also give information on the malpractice lawsuit jerry might face and the readers advice
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Ethics Case Study In the case study we will be looking into at a guy named Jerry McCall. He is a Licensed Practical nurse who has also had training as a Medical assistant. Jerry was filling in for the receptionist when he received a call from a patient, the patient stated that he was a close friend of the doctor and asked Jerry to call in a prescription for Valium; the patient also mentioned his plane will be leaving in 30 minutes and he needed it
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Ethics Case Study HCS/335 April 6, 2015 Beryl Keegan Ethics is a very important aspect in someone life either it’s from a professional or personal stand point. With having ethics help individuals with determining whether their action is right or wrong. Interpersonal ethics are essential within any career. Healthcare is a number one profession where ethics is essential, due to the fact you are dealing people
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Ethics Case Study Angela Gentile HCS/335 May 21, 2012 Claudia Unrein This paper is on an ethics case study, I will first explain the case study, and address why the person involved is not qualified to refill prescription medication. Also does it matter if the medication is on a daily need bases, and will that person be protected from a lawsuit? All these questions will be answered, so let me give you a little background on the case and some definition that might help you understand the circumstances
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Ethics Case Study Heather Holcomb University of Phoenix Ethics: Health Care and Social Responsibility HCS 335 Deborah Laughon RN BSN MS DBA January 23, 2012 Ethics Case Study Case Study Jerry McCall is Dr. William’s office assistant. He has received professional training as both a medical assistant and a LPN. He is handling all the phone calls while the receptionist is at lunch. A patient calls and says he must have a prescription refill for Valium, an antidepressant mediation, called
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Ethics Case Study Name HCS/335 Date Professor Ethics Case Study Today’s healthcare professionals are immersed in an ever-changing environment. The advent of managed care, a variety of medical practice arrangements, and a multitude of healthcare specialty areas have resulted in the continual need to understand healthcare law. Unfortunately, due to the rise of malpractice suits, many physicians are protecting themselves by ordering multiple testing procedures, some of which might not be needed
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Case Study of Jerry McCall Debra Dean, RN University of Phoenix HCS/335 Ethics: Health Care and Social Responsibility Instructor Katherine Rossiter Jerry McCall is an office assistant for Dr. Williams. Jerry has had training as both an LPN and medical assistant. While answering a patient call Jerry is asked to refill a patient’s valium prescription. Dr. Williams in not in the office at this time. This patient claims to be a personal friend of Dr. Williams and states that the physician
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Ethics Case Study HCS/335 Ethics Case Study There are many situations in which ethics come into play, especially concerning the healthcare industry. Day-to-say operations require employees to know how to handle certain situation in the most ethical way possible. The refill of a controlled substance such as Valium, an antidepressant medication, is just one example of how knowing what the responsible and ethical thing to do can be crucial in the workplace. Jerry McCall currently works
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Read Ch. 1 of Health Care Ethics. Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Medical Law and Ethics. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Read the Week One Read Me First. Participation Participate in class discussion. 4/10/2014 1 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. 4/10/2014 1 Nongraded Activities and Preparation Ethics Case Study Begin working on the Ethics Case Study due in Week Two. Learning Team Instructions Begin working on the Code of Ethics Paper due in Week Three.
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Ethics case study Ashley Bruckman March 12, 2013 HCS/335 Introduction Jerry McCall is Dr. William’s office assistant. He has received professional training as both a medical assistant and a LPN. He is handling all the phone calls while the receptionist is at lunch. A patient calls and says he must have a prescription refill for Valium, an antidepressant medication, called in right away to his pharmacy, since he is leaving for the airport in thirty minutes. He says that Dr. Williams
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