PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

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This assignment, you will review a scenario in which a consultation was ordered for a patient, and you will analyze the ethical obligations involved in the physician-patient relationship. PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

Scenario

A family practice doctor has a female patient who is twenty-two weeks pregnant with her third baby. The first child was born at thirty weeks and survived; however, her second pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage at nineteen weeks. The patient would like to do all she can to have a successful pregnancy. As of today, the patient has no signs of premature labor, and her cervix is closed. Given her history, the family practice doctor would like to discuss the possibility of a cerclage with an obstetric consultant. Chances of cerclage helping the pregnancy along are one in ten.

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On the basis of the above scenario, respond to the following questions:

  • Describe the ethical obligations associated with the physician-patient relationship.
  • Explain the outcome of this consultation with your justification.
  • Discuss what you would have done differently to handle the case.
  • Provide a real-life example of a consultation.

Compile your responses in a 3-to-5-page Word document.

Submit it to the W4: Assignment 2 Dropbox by the end of Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

Name your document SUO_PHE3040_W4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

On a separate page, cite all sources using the APA guidelines.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Described the ethical obligations associated with the physician-patient relationship. 10
Explained the outcome of the consultation giving reasons in support. 10
Described what you would have done differently to handle the case. 5
Provided a real-life example of a consultation. 5
Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from textbooks, Web sites, other references, or personal experience. 15
Used appropriate spelling, grammar, and terminology. Cited all sources as per the APA guidelines. PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP 5
Total 50