I. Identification
A. Main ethical issue
What should Dr. Brown’s recommendations be regarding Mike Apollo’s treatment options?
II. Research
Dr. Brown could research these three areas:
1. All possible options for the treatment of Mike Apollo
2. Mike Apollo’s medical history
3. Effects of continued sports activity while injured
III. Analysis
What should Dr. Brown recommend to Mike Apollo and his team managers?
Actions that Dr. Brown could take relating to the ethical issue → Dr. Brown allows Mike Apollo to play despite his injuries, using injections to mask Mike’s symptoms. Dr. Brown conducts further research and gets a second opinion, legitimately determining that Mike shouldn’t play in the playoffs as the risk would be too great. Dr. Brown…show more content… Brown Dr. Brown feels that he has failed to ensure the safety of his patient – stays in good favor with team Dr. Brown feels that he has done his best to protect his patient’s safety – does not stay in good favor with team Dr. Brown feels that he has done his best to protect his patient’s safety – stays in good favor with team Dr. Brown feels that he has protected his patient’s safety - risks losing his job if his lie is discovered.
Athens Lumberjacks team and city area The city and team will benefit economically if Mike wins the playoff games – players and fans will be happy The city and team will suffer economically due to lost games from Mike’s absence – players and fans will be disappointed The city and team will suffer economically due to lost games from Mike’s absence – players and fans will be disappointed The city and team will suffer economically due to lost games from Mike’s absence – players and fans will be
