Case Study 2.1 (520) Physician’s Duty to Patients in Health Care..
Description 2.3 Case Review: Physician’s Duty to Patients in Health Care Mary, a 25 year old woman got an appointment with her internal medicine physician Dr. Edwards. During the examination, the patient told the physician that she was suffering from a medical condition called anorexia nervosa. Her symptoms consisted of the following: Irregular menses, allergies to contact in the environment, headaches all day, depression, dizziness and fatigue. She confided to the physicians that she was making herself throw up every day, taking up to 70 laxatives for day, exercising for several hours, eating very little like salads, and small amounts of vegetables. When the physician weighted her, he found her to be 78 pounds. The patient had a very good idea of her condition. She had researched her diagnosis and was provided significant information by the physician regarding what was needed for her to do. Despite all the suggestions that the physician provided, she refused to have any medical treatment. Each month, she visits her physician however, has made no changes in her present situation. She continues to provide the physician with the same symptoms. After a year, Dr. Edwards released his responsibilities to the patient and informed her that because she had refused any medical intervention, she was no longer his responsibility or patient. When a patient such as Mary presents a conflict with the physician’s goal, to move her in a direction of restored health, which of the following principles should be at the primary. In order to understand the Duty of the Physician in this case, we interviewed Dr. Edwards and asked him to present his understanding of what it means to be a physician what his own individual responsibilities are for the patient and also the principles of practice. Dr. Edwards discussed these principles of practice which contain three major competencies: -Principles Of Relationship To His Patients -His Responsibilities As A Part Of The Profession -Responsibilities and Principles to Himself and His Colleagues. *Principles Of Relationship To His Patients Dr. Edwards was very specific in his discussion and presented clear and precise indicators pertaining to his duty to the patients. These include the following: – Clear and accurate communication with his patients. – Providing and demonstrating his professional competency. – Collaborating with patient’s families and others in order to provide the patient with needed services. – Avoiding conflict of interest – Been an advocate for all individuals under his care. *Physician’s Responsibilities As A Part Of The Medical Profession: – Education – Working with other physicians and colleagues – Learning – Reporting – Providing and supporting a safe health care system *Responsibility Of Duty To Himself And Colleagues: – The importance of mentorship of others in the health profession – Wellness: Providing physician and good mental health in order to provide high quality of care for his patients. – Relationships with relationships with physicians throughout the specialties, referrals or consultations. ***For the case study analysis is to be broken down into the following steps: – Identify the most important facts surrounding the case. – Identify the key issue or issues. – Specify alternative courses of action. – Evaluate each course of action. – Recommend the best course of action. *Writing Requirements – Provide a 3–5 pages in length (excluding cover page, abstract, and reference list) – APA 6th edition, Use the APA template located in the Student Resource Center to complete the assignment. – Please use the Case Study Guide as a reference point for writing your case study.
Case Study 2.1 (520) Physician’s Duty to Patients in Health Care.