To complete this assignment, write a 3- to 4-page paper analyzing the case of a troubled physician by addressing the following:
Legal Aspects
•What are the main liability issues in this situation?
?Under what circumstances might the hospital itself face liability?
•What is the hospital's authority in this situation, and to whom do they have responsibilities?
?What difference, if any, would it make if the physician were an employee instead of a contractor? How would matters change if the
physician became a partner in the cardiovascular institute?
•If you were charged with giving advice to the CEO, what further information would you need to know to proceed in this situation?
•Is the medical staff process relevant to dealing with this situation, and if so, how would it be included?
?Who would be involved in that process? What would the possible outcomes be?
Ethical Aspects
•Discuss the ethical issues that arise from this situation, focusing in particular on the providers involved (e.g., Dr. Smith and the other health care staff).
•What do you think is the organization's ethical responsibility in this situation? Explain your reasoning.
•What resources could you draw on to help you assess the ethics of this situation and determine the most appropriate steps to take?
Synthesis
•In light of your analysis of the legal and ethical issues involved in this case, what advice would you give the CEO?
•How could an administrator or other health care professional prepare for and prevent this kind of problem?