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Course: Wireless Philosophy > Unit 6

Lesson 3: Healthcare relationships: Should healthcare decisions be up to the patient?

Healthcare relationships: Should healthcare decisions be up to the patient?
Comprehending the argument
Evaluating the argument

Comprehending the argument

According to the discussion in this video, which of the following clinical steps would be UNETHICAL for an urgent care provider to take WITHOUT first getting explicit consent from a patient injured in a bicycle accident?

(Choice A)
Directing the patient to radiology for X-ray exams of his injured arm and leg.
(Choice B)
Consulting with the radiologist to interpret the X-ray results.
(Choice C)
Splinting the patient’s sprained ankle.
(Choice D)
Urging the patient to go for surgery to repair the fractures in his wrist bones.

Wireless Philosophy

Course: Wireless Philosophy > Unit 6

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