Posted by Roni on February 05, 1998 at 16:45:05:
In Reply to: Re: Question #1 posted by Jonathan on February 05, 1998 at 16:40:34:
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: : : : It probably won/t be...but at least the Dr. has tried to make her feel better.
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: : : : : : I chose ans. 2 because I think the Dr. needs to let her know that she understands her feelings and letting her know that she would accomodate her next time would make her feel a little better.
: : : : : : : The majority of us seem to agree on answer #4. What makes this appear to be a better answer than the others? Also, if you don't agree is there something specific that made you choose a different answer?
: : : : : Nancy, what if next time is not good enough?
: : : I just want to suggest that it isn't the patient who will feel better, probably the Doctor because of the attempt. I think it isn't adequate enough in this case. Give the woman, her tooth.
: : Jonathan, what if the tooth is in the sharps container or contaminated with other peoples blood and saliva?
: Roni, if that is the case, then your argument stands. If that isn't the the case, then my argument stands.
I agree. Unfortunately the case study doesn't give us that information.