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52. A physician went to vacation for 2 weeks. He did not find another physician to cover him. He is very sincere. One of his patients with hypertension developed severe headache. The patient has an appointment with the doctor as soon as he comes back from vacation. The patient did not look for another physician and decided to wait. The patient suddenly collapses and was diagnosed to have intracranial hemorrhage. Is the physician responsible for this patient? (Important)
Answer: yes. The physician has a legal obligation to arrange for coverage by another physician.
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55. A 35-year old woman is diagnosed to have chronic throat infection. She is frustrated with the conventional medicine. She told her doctor that she is using an alternative homeopathic medicine. She is feeling much better and she has no other complications. What should a doctor suggest to this patient?
Answer: the patient can continue an alternative homeopathic medicine. Alternative medicine therapy is accepted in the society and is also used along with conventional therapy.
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61. A 55-year old woman with diabetes is diagnosed to have gangrene on both feet. She was brought to the hospital. She told the doctor the she is feeling fine and she has no medical problems. Can she give consent for the amputation of both legs?
Answer: no. The appointment of a surrogate should be sought to get the consent for the surgery.
does her denial of illness means she is incompetent??
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62. A 17-year old boy came to a surgeon for bilateral vasectomy. He is the father of one child and does not want to have any more children. He does not want to tell his girlfriend and parents. He lives with his parents. What should a surgeon do in this situation? (Important)
Answer: surgeon should not perform bilateral vasectomy and should offer him less radical alternatives. Please remember, a mature minor may not comprehend the implications of this procedure.
so, does this means that there are some situations where an emancipated minor cannot get his request done.....eg., permananet sterilisation.
plz give some more similar examples where we should deny a emancipated minor's request?
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64. A 16-year old boy wants to donate one of his kidneys to his friend who is suffering from ESRD (end stage renal disease). The boy™s parents did not agree with his decision. What should a physician do in this situation? (Important)
Answer: the physician cannot accept his kidney. However, he can donate one of his kidneys if his parents agree.
But, i read somewhere that age less than 18 years is a contraindication to be a donor.
plz explain
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62 he is not emancipated.... there is no information that he is the bread winner or takes care of a family or his child.... and more over he lives with his parents....... just by becoming a father he does nt become emancipated.....he is a minor
