Reference no: EM133520431
Case Study:
John, a 34-year old father of two children, is a member of an HMO in Texas. John has made several trips to an area clinic that was recommended by his HMO to seek medical attention since finding blood in his stool.
John has been taking large dosages of aspirin for persistent headaches, but did not realize this could cause internal bleeding. John was seen in a clinic by a P.A., Robert, but never by an M.D. Robert did not ask John about taking any OTC or non-prescription meds or supplements, and John didn't realize he needed to mention his OTC aspirin consumption. Robert tells John ot take an antacid preparation to control the bleeding, but does not order any tests.
Robert tells John to return to the clinic if he does not feel better. Two days later, John is rushed to an area emergency department with a bowel hemorrhage.
1. What responsibility, if any, does Robert have for John's emergency condition?
2. Does the clinic have the responsiblity to provide its HMO members with the services of a physican (M.D.)?
3. What responsibility, as a healthcare consumer, does John have for his won medical condition?
4. What responsibilty, as a manufacturer of the aspirin, does the pharmaceutical company have for John's medical condition?