The first indication of an ethical issue is when Dr. Phillips discovers that her patient, Cora Jackson, is sharing medications with her husband in order to cut costs. Dr. Phillips feels that she has an obligation to protect Mrs. Jackson’s health and has growing concerns for the possible ramifications. The doctor that wrote the prescription for Mrs. Jackson is under the impression that she is taking her prescribed dosage and medication. The Jacksons are knowingly breaking the law and the pharmacist must consider reporting this change to the patient’s doctor because bigger problems may occur down the line. Dr. Phillips is deeply conflicted about how to proceed because her patient is on a fixed income and in need of proper
