Case Study Analysis
Let it Pour
MGT 350
Mr. Fanger
July 10, 2006
1) Identify the Problem
There appears to be multiple problems in this scenario. Let me identify some of the problems faced by Faith Community hospital. First and foremost, there appears to be some ethical issues affecting different associates of Faith Community. There is a division of the morals and religious beliefs among colleges and patients alike. A problem with the staff being divided is the fact that some staff does not want to perform certain medical tasks or procedures because of their moral or religious beliefs. Then of course there are the staffs that want to do above and beyond everything possible to benefit the patient in the most beneficial way possible. So we can see the division between the two. Should hospital staff do the required medical tasks and procedures regardless of their view? Are they legally responsible to do their required job regardless of their view? What about the patients who refuse certain treatment? Should the hospital be held responsible for this kind of scenario? The hospital cannot force the patient to do anything against their will, therefore if the patient refuses a particular treatment, the patient would then be liable for his or her well being. There are certain rules and regulations that the hospital needs to adhere to and it appears that there are too many loose agents roaming around. By this I meant that you have some hospital pharmacists are filling patient prescriptions out there own pocket and working out payments with the patient. And there are also counselors treating patients without the proper insurance coverage. These are some serious problems that need to be addressed.
Another huge problem is the fact tha ...