ETHICS CASE STUDY PAM SIMMONS UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX HCS/335 HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STEVE LINERODE FEBRUARY 21, 2011 This is an ethic case study that is very important for everyone to know and to understand. People face different situations, every day in their lives. Whether it being a doctor, lawyer, or whatever, everyone goes through tough times. Ever since, we can remember, health care has been the main focus for an individual having anything that is wrong
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Ethics Case Study Michelle Wright HCS 335 January 13, 2014 Holly Martinez de Andino Ethics Case Study Ethics refers to the values of manners in which a person finds out the finest way of action to take when facing a choice. Ethical impasses are a regular
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Ethics Case Study JoAnn DiAntonio HCS/335 October 7, 2013 Claudia Unrein Abstract This paper will discuss the ethical dilemmas faced by some health care providers in the performance of their daily tasks. In this paper we will discuss the case of Jerry McCall, an office assistant working for a private physician, Dr. Williams. Jerry is also certified as a medical assistant and an LPN. Jerry receives a phone call from one of Dr. William’s patients while he is covering the telephones for
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Case Study Andre J. Hopp HCS/335 September 24, 2013 Frieda Taylor Case Study Today’s health care system is larger and busier than ever. Increased demand for services coupled with a limited number of providers, creates unique demands on an already strained system. Medical practices rely heavily on staff members to perform a myriad of function, both clinical and administrative. Occasionally, staff members may be asked by either physician or patients to perform duties that fall outside their
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Ethics Case Study Ethics is the evaluation and study of the human behavior in regard to moral principles, especially those in a particular group, profession, or individual (The Free Dictionary, 2012). Individuals face many ethical dilemmas daily and how he or she responds could lead to major and legal ethical implications. In the health care industry, possessing methods for making ethical decisions is an essential part of the job. This paper will present a scenario that takes place in a medical
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Ethics Case Study Jerry McCall is an office assistant for Dr. William’s. Jerry has received training as both a medical assistant and Licensed practical nurses (LPN). During the time the receptionist is out to lunch Jerry is covering for her. Jerry is faced with a common problem in the health care field today. Jerry has been asked to call in a refill for Valium to a pharmacy for a patient. This paper will address why Jerry is not qualified to refill any prescription medication. If Jerry is protected
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Misty Bagwell Week 2 HCS 335 Ethics Case Study-Medical Law & Ethics 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 is
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Ethics Case Study Ethics are the moral principles that dictate a person’s or group’s behavior and decision making process. Ethics are needed on a daily basis for making proper decisions for a collective approval of group of people or business. I will discuss a situation that has happened in a doctor’s office and analyze what is ethical and legal for the worker to do in the situation that he is presented with. In the scenario, Jerry McCall is an office assistant for Dr. Williams. Jerry
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Ethics Study Case Victoria Wilder HCS/335 November 21, 2011 Rhonda Dempsey Jerry McCall is Dr. Williams’ 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 is
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Ethics Case Study – Jerry McCall University of Phoenix Ethics Case Study In health care today, there is sometimes a lax attitude regarding rules and regulations. Some allied health professionals may be tempted to inappropriately use their position because of a personal feeling of empowerment. There are always ethical and legal issues that influence outcomes and this care is just another example of the difficulties that allied health professionals face every day. Jerry is trained as a
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