Are there times when it’s acceptable to cover up or avoid revealing a mistake if that mistake would potentially or likely harm the patient?Explain
Description An ophthalmologist scheduled corrective surgery for a nine-year-old female patient who had been diagnosed with a right Duane Syndrome strabismus. Before the procedure, the ophthalmologist had a discussion of risks and benefits with the patient’s mother, and she obtained informed consent to proceed with the surgery. On the day of the surgery, the ophthalmologist […]