evils are equal” (Garrett 2010). For the purpose of this paper the author was given a scenario. Jerry McCall is an office assistant that works at a doctor’s office. In this scenario, Jerry is presented with a problem where he can choose to prescribe medication with out the doctor’s authorization. Looking at this scenario from an ethical perspective the author will examine different aspect to what Jerry should do. For the author’s perspective, she believes that Jerry’s medical training might qualify
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healthcare professionals must respect the patient’s wishes. They also should use care not to place their own opinions ahead of the decisions of physicians or other healthcare professionals made in consultation with the patient. As with the case of Jerry McCall, his job is an Office Assistant and Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. The duties of medical assistants vary
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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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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 to him, and what problem-solving methods might be helpful to assist in making an ethical decision. In the case study we will be reviewing Jerry McCall, Dr. William's office assistant
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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 right away. As you can see this throws up red flags, to start Jerry is not a Medical doctor and
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responsible and ethical thing to do can be crucial in the workplace. Jerry McCall currently works as an office assistant within the medical practice of Dr. Williams. Jerry has professional training as both a medical assistant and as an LPN. On this particular day Jerry is covering for a receptionist during their lunch break by answering any phone calls that the medical office receives. One of the phone calls that Jerry answers is in regards to a patient who states they must have a refill on
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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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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 if
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in any kind of health care situation. The following case is about a man named Jerry McCall, which is a doctor’s assistant. He has training as an LPN and a medical assistant. He has an issue and a decision to make. He is the only one in the office at the time and a man calls and wants a refill on some Valium, because he is leaving really quickly to go somewhere and he needs it. Well, since Jerry isn’t a doctor, he, still, has the training. This means, that with his training, he can work
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importantly by providing the best care possible while still adhering to laws and regulations. Jerry McCall is not the exception to this; he is facing the dilemma of doing the right thing or keeping the patient happy by doing him a favor that could cost Jerry his job among severe legal issues. A patient calling Dr. Williams office and asking for a prescription while he is not there is not the issue. The issue is if Jerry authorizes the refill, this is not within Jerry’s scope. As a Medical Assistant there
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