Here's a "real world" ethical dilemma that happened yesterday. It involves me, but I didn't have the dilemma.
My primary care MD only accepts cash. While walking into his office, I realized that I did not have cash or a check. When signing in, I asked the receptionist to just bill me. The office manager said "no" and I asked her to speak with the MD, who also said "no". I have been going to this MD for 7 years, have been billed in the past, and have always paid my bill on time. So here's the dilemma. The doctor was faced with competing choices. Do no harm to the patient or do no harm to the practice. Or, do good for the patient and do good for the practice. In this case, the MD choose the practice over the patient. Is that the correct choice? Some will argue yes and some will argue no. And that is precisely why it's a dilemma. Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
