HCS 335 Week 2 Individual Assignment Ethics Case Study ( HCS/335 Week 2 Application of Ethics Within Individual Organizations )

HCS335 Week 2 Individual Assignment Ethics Case Study

(***** APA Format + 1045 words+ Conclusion+ 5 References+ as discussed *****)

Resource: Ethics Case Study Grading Criteria included as an attachment in the Course Materials.

Read the case study in Ch. 4 (Page 85) of Medical Law and Ethics that begins, “Jerry McCAll is Dr. William’s office assistant.”

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

• Does Jerry’s medical training qualify him to issue this refill order? Why or why not?
• Would it make a difference if the medication was for controlling high blood pressure that the patient critically needs on a daily basis? Why or why not?
• 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?
• What is your advice to Jerry?
• Major legal and ethical issues that may affect Jerry’s decision are identified.
• Problem-solving methods to assist in making an ethical decision are included.

Include at least two sources in your paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

• The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length.
• The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
• The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

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