Procedure: Discussing Medical Cases

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Procedure Week 6 Research-Tamara Goins-Antonelli College-Deb Merry-Instructor
2.) It is possible that you may come across a patient who you know personally. Is it okay to discuss the case with them or their family? What could be the result of doing so?
In my opinion and weekly research, it is very possible that you will come across a patient that you will know personally. It is never okay to discuss any of the patients’ cases to any of their intermediate or extended family members. That patient would need to make an appointment with their doctor or physician because the physician needs to be the one to discuss the case or cases, especially if it is going to be a “touchy” one. That is why the physician gets paid more than we do as medical

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