Posted: March 3rd, 2014

McCall is Dr. William’s office assistant.

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 requested were for control of 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 respondeat superior?

 What is your advice to Jerry?

 Identify major legal and ethical issues that may affect Jerry’s decision.

 What problem-solving methods might be helpful to assist in making an ethical decision?

Include at least two sources in your paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Hi Class!

I have copied the Case Study for your from Medical Ethics and Law, 3rd ed. by Bonnie F. Freemgen on page 85 Chapter 4:

Jerry McCall is Dr. Williams’ office assistant.  He has received professional training as both a medical assistant and an 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 a personal friend and always fives him a small supply of Valium when he has to fly.  No one except Jerry is in the office at this time.  What should he do?

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1.  Does Jerry’s medical training qualify him to issue this refill order? Why or why not?

2.  Would it make a difference if the medication requested were for control of high blood pressure that the patient critically needs on a daily basis? Why or why not?

3.  If Jerry does call in the refill and the patient has an adverse reaction to it while flying, is Jerry protected from a lawsuit under the doctrine of respondeat superior?

4.  What is your advice to Jerry?

5.  Identify the major legal and ethical issues that may effect Jerry’s decision.

6.  What problem solving method(s) did Jerry use to help him solve his ethical dilemma?

NOTE:  Be sure to include an introduction and a conclusion to your paper for full credit.
Also, follow the grading criteria and instructions as you write your paper to help guide you to help you earn full credit

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