Complete the following:
1. A Tampa surgeon, Dr. Floyd Legatron, mistakenly removed the wrong leg of 52-year-old Jameson Kingsmith during an amputation procedure in June of 2009. Apparently, a chain of errors led to the mishap, and the surgical team even realized their error halfway into surgery, but by that time it was too late, and the leg had to be removed.
• Use short responses, in complete sentences with proper grammar and spelling
• Your response should be no less than 4 to 8 sentences
You have the case details above. Answer the following ethical questions based on what you've learned applying the Seven-Step Decision Model.
Is this situation a matter of integrity, quality, respect for others or profit?
Please state the principle and give a description.
Which model should have been used for examining this ethical dilemma?
Name the steps of the model chosen.
Explain what the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is
How does the scenario apply to the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur?
2. Background
As you will learn this week, you will be able to describe the clinical and operational advantages that electronic health records have over traditional medical records.
• Use short responses, in complete sentences with proper grammar and spelling
• Your answer should be no less than 4 to 8 sentences
Response the below questions.
Describe the clinical and operational advantages that electronic health records (EHR) have over traditional medical records.
Name at least three social forces driving the change to EHR and give a description of each?
A goal of using the EHR system is to improve the accuracy and completeness of the patient record. What are the benefits to the patient when physicians "document at the point of care"?
What is Meaningful Use?
3. Background
As you will learn this week, you will be able to describe the dying process and the legal and ethical considerations that might be confronted.
• Use short responses, in complete sentences with proper grammar and spelling
• Your answer should be no less than 4 to 8 sentences
Response the below:
Describe the dying process and the legal and ethical considerations that might be confronted.
What is "Survivor's Guilt"?
What steps can medical office personnel do to assist the physician in maintaining compliance with the law under the Controlled Substances Act?
Describe a living will, healthcare proxy and durable power of attorney.