Chapter 4-Case Study
A surgeon performs elective surgery on John Smith. Smith later complains to his surgeon about pain resulting from the surgery. His surgeon dismisses his complaints as not credible and eventually withdraws from the case.
Smith is then treated by another surgeon, who determines that Smith developed complications from surgery and that the delay In treatment has made the complications worse.
Smith sees an attorney about a possible lawsuit against the first surgeon. Describe the theories that could support a lawsuit under these circumstances.
Chapter 5-Case Study
You are a health information manager in a hospital setting. Your facility has purchased an electronic health record (EHR) system.
During the testing period, you and your staff discover that the EHR system does not comply with applicable federal privacy and security standards.
Pressure is mounting to deploy the system in the near future.
What ethical issues should you consider? How should you proceed?