6.Ethics Flashcards
The doctor wants to make sure the mother knows the treatment, so he told her to repeat it back to him to ensure understanding. What is the method used? Anonymous Poll
A. ASSURE model
B. Teach back
Teach back
A woman with severe depression symptoms refuses antidepressant medication but is already prescribed vitamins. The GP secretly adds an SSRI to her prescription, leading to significant improvement in her symptoms. Which of the following is correct?
A. He should have referred her to a psychiatrist before prescribing
B. He cannot prescribe her medication without consent
C. He did the right thing because her symptoms improved now
D. He should have consulted the ethics committee
B
August
A case of suspected MER-COV, the patient asked you not to report it as he is afraid he may lose his job. An infection control senior is waiting for results so that he can send it to the ministry of health. What is the most appropriate action?
Report as suspected case within 24 hours
Explanation;
MERS-CoV is a category I reportable infectious disease (within 24 hrs). All healthcare facilities must report suspected cases through Health Electronic Surveillance Network (HESN).” -MOH guidelines
Q.11-month-old boy is not moving his right hand and when he presented to the hospital it appeared that he had right ulnar and radial fracture presented after 2 days history of fall on an outstretched hand when the doctor asked the parents why they didn’t bring him earlier they said that they didn’t see any bruises. child is dressed well, well-nourished and has had regular well baby visits.
A) Treat the child and inform the authorities
B) Believe the parents and treat the child
C) Treat the child and order head CT
D) Call the police
B
