Reference no: EM133243428
1. Case Study 1 - A Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) student, who is a student member of the Academy, is in a computer lab at the university taking an online examination for one of his courses. The course syllabus specifically states that the exam is to be taken without the use of the textbook or class notes.
One of the student's classmates observes the student referring to the text and class notes while completing the online exam. What should be done in this situation?
Is the situation describing an ethical issue? Or, is it a business dispute?
What principle(s) of the Code of Ethics does it relate to and how/why?
2. Case Study 2 - An RDN colleague voices his opinion about organic versus conventional produce on several occasions. During an outpatient counseling session, you overhear this colleague strongly encouraging a client to use only organic produce, over the client's protest that organic produce is either unavailable or extremely expensive in her nearby grocery store.
As the conversation evolves, the RDN suggests that the client purchase small amounts of produce so that the family budget will allow purchase of organic varieties.
Is the situation describing an ethical issue? Or, is it a business dispute?
What principle(s) of the Code of Ethics does it relate to and how/why?
3. Case Study 3 - An RDN discovers misinformation posted by another RDN on a blog; the blogger's posting is not in agreement with a reputable science-based non-government organization's (NGO) recommendations and current scientific evidence. The RDN reader is familiar with the topic because he consults for a food company that relies on the NGO's information to support their brand messages. The RDN reader knows that the blogger is incorrect and perpetuating myths, and also worries that it could also be considered a conflict of interest for the RDN reader to correct the blogger on the site.
Is the situation describing an ethical issue? Or, is it a business dispute?
What principle(s) of the Code of Ethics does it relate to and how/why?
4. Case Study 4 - An RDN works in an outpatient care center. The client has a family history of diabetes and heart disease. He has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes which is under control with one oral medication, diet and exercise. In addition, he is on a low dose medication for hypertension. He discloses that he is pursuing complementary and alternative therapies and is seeking the RDN's opinion on several supplements and therapies he is already taking. He would like information on some therapies he is thinking of using. The RDN is not familiar with these supplements or therapies and dismissed the comments.
Is the situation describing an ethical issue? Or, is it a business dispute?
What principle(s) of the Code of Ethics does it relate to and how/why?