Examlex

Solved

A Physician Refuses to Order Pain Medication for a Drug

question 17

Multiple Choice

A physician refuses to order pain medication for a drug addict who has been severely injured in a car accident.When reminded by nurses that pain medication has not been ordered,the physician merely replies that the patient's suffering from the pain of his injuries will build character and that the addicted patient needs to get off drugs.Which of the following ethical theories is the physician using (or misusing) ?


Definitions:

Collectivism-group

A social pattern or philosophy that prioritizes the needs and goals of the group over individual desires.

Collective Distribution

The process of sharing or distributing something among a group in a coordinated manner.

GLOBE Model

A framework for studying and understanding the impact of culture on leadership and organizational practices across different nations.

Contingent Reward-based Exchanges

A leadership approach where rewards are given based on the performance or achievement of specific criteria.

Related Questions