Read Learning Exercise 4.9 in the textbook, “To See or Not to See,” and answer the following questions.
• What is your duty in this case? Which ethical principle or principles are being challenged?
• What are Mr. Cole’s rights as a patient?
• Is it ever justified to withhold information from the physician or any other healthcare provider?
• Will you chart the incident, and will you report it to anyone else?
• What are your legal and ethical obligations? Solve this case, justifying your decisions by using the ethical principles.
Your paper should be 500 to 750 words (2 to 3 pages) and should include a minimum of two references.
