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Ethics QQQQQQ 2 - stranger016 - ArchivalUser - 01-03-2014
2.A 76 year old man of korean descent goes to see his primary physician complaining of chest pains,difficulty breathing and general fatigue.When interviewed,he answers the physician’s questions respectfully in a soft voice with little eye contact.When questioned about any pain,He indicates that it is always with him.Subsequent examination and testing leads the physician to suspect that the patient might have lung cancer.When the possibility is mentioned to the patient,He becomes very upset,Stares at the floor and says softly,but distinctly.”I do not think I want to know this if it is true”.At this point the physicians best reply would be which of the following?
A.”I know cancer can seem a bit frightening,but modern advances in the treatment give us some options you may not be aware of”
B.”I understand the custom of your culture is not to discuss these things,But I’ll need you to work with me so we can beat this”
C.”I understand your hesistation,Respected Grandfather.I will work with your family if that is what you direct”
D.I’m Sorry ,but I will need your cooperation as we arrange treatment.I will need to tell you and you will have some decisions to make”
E.”If it is your wish,I will not tell you.Whom in your family should I talk to in your place?”
F.”In this country,Patients have to be told everything.I’LL let you know when we have more definitive information”
G.”Let’s wait until we know something definitive and then we can talk about things further”
H.”OK,I’ll respect your wishes and not tell you”
I.”tell me a bit more about why you do not want to know”
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-03-2014
EEE
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-03-2014
I?
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-03-2014
III
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-03-2014
II
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-03-2014
G, otherwise E
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-04-2014
E or I??
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-04-2014
e...
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-04-2014
"I"
Thank you.
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-04-2014
i.