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JMESI-US002 Bioethics Two:
Applications Questions and Correct
Answers
Question: You have just assumed command at the MHS Community
Hospital and you notice that an ethics program is not in place. The only
component in evidence is consultation: When an ethical issue arises, a
member of your pastoral care office responds to the provider of family
member. You would like to see a comprehensive program established at
MHS. Of the following, what is the first thing you would do?
Answer: Appoint an Ethics Officer
Question: You have put a structure in place at MHS, appointing both an
Ethics Officer and establishing an Ethics Committee. Of the following,
what would be the most logical next step?
Answer: Conduct an ethics climate survey
Question: You have taken the actions recommended in Questions 1
and 2. What is your next course of action?
Answer: Review and develop policies
Question: You are still the Commander of MHS Community Hospital,
having survived the trying first six months of command. During this time,
you successfully implemented an ethics program. You now face the ethical
dilemma of whether or not to eliminate orthopedic care for family
members and retirees, The dilemma has arisen following the transfer of
one of you two orthopedic surgeons. The remaining orthopedic physician
is expected to continue for at least another year due to the large number
of military deployments. There is no money in the budget to hire a civilian
replacement.
Prior to the transfer, you were able to provide care to family members
and retirees (although backlogs were approximately three months for
these groups). You are now concerned about the ethical implications of
Pretest - Stuvia US
JMESI-US002 Bioethics Two:
Applications Questions and Correct
Answers
Question: You have just assumed command at the MHS Community
Hospital and you notice that an ethics program is not in place. The only
component in evidence is consultation: When an ethical issue arises, a
member of your pastoral care office responds to the provider of family
member. You would like to see a comprehensive program established at
MHS. Of the following, what is the first thing you would do?
Answer: Appoint an Ethics Officer
Question: You have put a structure in place at MHS, appointing both an
Ethics Officer and establishing an Ethics Committee. Of the following,
what would be the most logical next step?
Answer: Conduct an ethics climate survey
Question: You have taken the actions recommended in Questions 1
and 2. What is your next course of action?
Answer: Review and develop policies
Question: You are still the Commander of MHS Community Hospital,
having survived the trying first six months of command. During this time,
you successfully implemented an ethics program. You now face the ethical
dilemma of whether or not to eliminate orthopedic care for family
members and retirees, The dilemma has arisen following the transfer of
one of you two orthopedic surgeons. The remaining orthopedic physician
is expected to continue for at least another year due to the large number
of military deployments. There is no money in the budget to hire a civilian
replacement.
Prior to the transfer, you were able to provide care to family members
and retirees (although backlogs were approximately three months for
these groups). You are now concerned about the ethical implications of
Pretest - Stuvia US
