Consider the following case :
Dr. Jones is a senior surgeon at a community hospital. It is common talk among the staff that his patients have a higher level of hospital-borne infections after surgery and other doctors patients. In this case, the patient is a 38 year old female who has undergone a full mastectomy for breast cancer. During post-operative care, you have found her to be very quiet, seemingly depressed, and not talkative with you or the family members who have come to visit. She seems to be in some pain during the treatments and has a low grade fever. after a treatment she asked you, “Is Dr. Jones a good surgeon?
What are some answers you could give? List five possibilities
Which of the ethical systems from decision making will you use in coming to an answer – consequence, duty or virtue ethics
What answer will you give and why ?
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