Is dr jones a good surgeon

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Assignment:

Consider the following case:

1. Doctor Jones is a very 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 then do other doctors' patients. In this case, the patient is a 38-year-old female who has undergone a full mastectomy for breast cancer. During postoperative 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?"

2. Answer the following questions. Use chapter as well as the resources in the module to assist you.

How could you respond to this patient (give 5 possible ways of responding)
Which ethical system for decision making will you use in coming to an answer (consequence, duty or virtue ethics).
How will you respond and why?

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