1. In my opinion, the decision should be left to the board to decide. However, as a health administrator, I would push for a fair and equal treatment regardless if an individual is an employee or board member. Whatever the decision will be in this scenario will set the tone for what Middleboro Community Hospital stands for. This decision will change our image in the community and it is up to us to decide if we want a positive or a negative one.
2. Anti-discrimination laws differ from state to state, if Webster hospital is in California that it unlawful for the employer to discriminate on the basis of smoking. California is one of the states that does not specifically protects smokers however, under broader state statue it prohibits employers …show more content…
Exceptions include: substance abuse, pregnancy, STDs etc. HIPAA also protects the confidentiality for minors under some circumstances. In addition, it is important what the state law says about teen confidentiality. If a state allows the physician to disclose such information, then HIPAA allows the physician to do the same. If state loosely permits but does not mandate, then physician must follow HIPAA rules and practice discretion. If the state does not allow disclosure of such information, then physician needs minor’s permission to disclose. If there is no law in place, then the physician can disclose upon parent’s request. Therefore, once again it depends on the state …show more content…
It seems like the news will definitely leak because the wife is suing Dr. Midmore. Even if the news does not leak, it is ethically and morally wrong to not do anything about the situation as patients’ and employees’ health is at risk. It is a life threatening disease if not taken care of properly. In this situation, I would approach the problem same way like the CEO by exploring the possible avenues we can take with the legal and medical
2. Anti-discrimination laws differ from state to state, if Webster hospital is in California that it unlawful for the employer to discriminate on the basis of smoking. California is one of the states that does not specifically protects smokers however, under broader state statue it prohibits employers …show more content…
Exceptions include: substance abuse, pregnancy, STDs etc. HIPAA also protects the confidentiality for minors under some circumstances. In addition, it is important what the state law says about teen confidentiality. If a state allows the physician to disclose such information, then HIPAA allows the physician to do the same. If state loosely permits but does not mandate, then physician must follow HIPAA rules and practice discretion. If the state does not allow disclosure of such information, then physician needs minor’s permission to disclose. If there is no law in place, then the physician can disclose upon parent’s request. Therefore, once again it depends on the state …show more content…
It seems like the news will definitely leak because the wife is suing Dr. Midmore. Even if the news does not leak, it is ethically and morally wrong to not do anything about the situation as patients’ and employees’ health is at risk. It is a life threatening disease if not taken care of properly. In this situation, I would approach the problem same way like the CEO by exploring the possible avenues we can take with the legal and medical