Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
Stanford Business School
Version: 14 September 2009
Length: 4 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
This case uses two vignettes to illustrate ethical questions that may occur at hospitals. In the first, 89-year old widow Theresa Addison is faced with the challenge of finding a facility that will care for her 47 year old son on a long term basis. Her son had been born with cerebral palsy, and facilities had deemed his situation futile. In the second vignette, hospital staff missed a key indicator during a newborn's first baby wellness check, resulting in considerable brain necrosis.
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2019.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
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Abstract
This case uses two vignettes to illustrate ethical questions that may occur at hospitals. In the first, 89-year old widow Theresa Addison is faced with the challenge of finding a facility that will care for her 47 year old son on a long term basis. Her son had been born with cerebral palsy, and facilities had deemed his situation futile. In the second vignette, hospital staff missed a key indicator during a newborn's first baby wellness check, resulting in considerable brain necrosis.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2019.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States