Assignment:
Ethics Case Study
Read the case study of Medical Law and Ethics that begins, "Jerry 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 respondent 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.
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