Case: Dr. Kramer and Mr. Williams
Assume the position of a health care manager who is advising Dr. Kramer and answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure you explain your reasoning using terminology discussed in the textbook and lectures and are prepared to defend it in class.
Format for submission:
How should Dr. Kramer resolve her ethical conflict? Select one of the options here and describe the reason you would recommend it. Make sure you refer to the ethical principle that informs your selection.
(a) Have a serious discussion with Mr. Williams about the small risk of temporary impotence,
(b) Casually mention the risk, perhaps using medical jargon, but only in passing along with many other minor risks,
(c) Withhold information about this particular risk until the patient complained of sexual dysfunction, or
(d) Withhold the information at first, but inquire specifically at a later date about the patient’s sex life
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