Case Study: Ethical Principles and Conflicts of Interests
Module 11: Assignment:
Case Study: Ethical Principles and Conflicts of Interests
The members of a value analysis committee (VAC) at Memorial Hospital include nurses, advanced practice nurses, physicians, purchasing agents, hospital board members, and some other staff. The VAC is charged with reviewing large purchasing decisions. A sales representative for a new medical technology company schedules a meeting with the VAC, hoping to persuade the group about a new piece of equipment she believes will benefit Memorial Hospital. As the sales representative conducts her product pitch, the VAC learns that the new, costly equipment would only benefit a small percentage of Memorial Hospitals patient population, but its effects would be life-changing for those individuals. Although not sharing this information, one of the VAC team members knows that the mother of the hospital CEO would be one of the patients who would benefit from this purchase. The sales representative gives a brief overview on the history of her company and something about the company nags at another VAC member; he suddenly realizes that he owns stock or financial shares in the parent company.
Answer the following questions related to this case study. Support your answers with rationale. Cite at least 1 current, peer-reviewed, scholarly sources in your answers and include a reference list.
Answer the following questions:
What are the four guiding pillars of medical ethics?
How are these ethical principles defined?
How do the guiding pillars apply to this situation? (Provide rationale)
Engaging in a conflict of interest is considered unethical behavior. Describe the different types of conflicts of interest.
How can members of the VAC committee avoid an actual or perceived conflict of interest?
Does the VAC member with stocks or financial interest in parent company have a conflict of interest?
If so, which type of conflict of interest is notable?
What action is needed by the member?
Does the VAC member who knows about the hospital CEOs mothers condition have an obligation to disclose this information? Why or why not?
NUR 58303 Health Policy and Advocacy
Module 11: Case Study-Ethical Principles and Conflicts of Interest
Grading Tool
Case Study Questions Possible Points Actual Points
Provides accurate and comprehensive answers to the following questions: 1. What are the four guiding pillars of medical ethics?
10
2. How are the ethical principles defined?
10
3. How do the guiding pillars apply to the situation?
15
4. Engaging in a conflict of interest is considered unethical. Describe the different types of conflicts of interest.
10
5. How can members of the VAC committee avoid an actual or perceived conflict of interest?
15
6. Does the VAC member with stocks or financial interest in the parent company have a conflict of interest? IF so, which type of conflict of interest is notable? What action is needed by the member?
15
7. Does the VAC member who knows about the hospital CEOs mothers condition have an obligation to disclose this information? Why or why not?
15
Other 7. Correct use of APA, grammar, spelling, and sentence construction. 3
8. Smooth writing with a logical flow of ideas. 2
9. Cite at least 1 current, peer-reviewed, scholarly source to support responses to questions. Provides a Reference List. 5
TOTAL POINTS 100
Case Study: Ethical Principles and Conflicts of Interests
The members of a value analysis committee (VAC) at Memorial Hospital include nurses, advanced practice nurses, physicians, purchasing agents, hospital board members, and some other staff. The VAC is charged with reviewing large purchasing decisions. A sales representative for a new medical technology company schedules a meeting with the VAC, hoping to persuade the group about a new piece of equipment she believes will benefit Memorial Hospital. As the sales representative conducts her product pitch, the VAC learns that the new, costly equipment would only benefit a small percentage of Memorial Hospitals patient population, but its effects would be life-changing for those individuals. Although not sharing this information, one of the VAC team members knows that the mother of the hospital CEO would be one of the patients who would benefit f rom this purchase. The sales representative gives a brief overview on the history of her company and something about the company nags at another VAC member; he suddenly realizes that he owns stock or financial shares in the parent company.
Answer the following questions related to this case study. Support your answers with rationale. Cite at least 1 current, peer-reviewed, scholarly sources in your answers and include a reference list.
Answer the following questions:
What are the four guiding pillars of medical ethics?
How are these ethical principles defined?
How do the guiding pillars apply to this situation? (Provide rationale)
Engaging in a conflict of interest is considered unethical behavior. Describe the different types of conflicts of interest.
How can members of the VAC committee avoid an actual or perceived conflict of interest?
Does the VAC member with stocks or financial interest in parent company have a conflict of interest?If so, which type of conflict of interest is notable? What action is needed by the member?
Does the VAC member who knows about the hospital CEOs mothers condition have an obligation to disclose this information?Why or why not?
Hello students,
The Ethics Case Study should only be 5 pages. The 5 pages does not include the title and reference pages. In total, there should be 7 pages submitted; double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12point font, and 1-inch margins.
