Question

Discuss how the two concepts of intraoperative counts and res ipsa loquitur intersect.

Explain the fundamental change the Patient Care Partnership introduced as related to the patient.

Discuss the differences between morals and ethics. Give as many examples of each as you can think of.

In a conversation with a CST fellow-worker, he relates a story about a recent case. You soon realize that the patient in question was one of your close family members. What do you do?

Answer 1

1)Intraoperative counts means the intraoperative record of the information regarding the surgical count.surgical field,mayo stand,back table and off the table.
-res ipsa loquitur intersect(Latin term)refers to an individual is assumed to have been negligent because he had exclusive control over the incident that caused injury or damage.

2)The patient care partnership introduced as related to the patient,bill of rights explains regarding the rights of the patient in hospital while receiving care,because the patient must involve in the care actively by knowing what they can expect during the hospital stay,their role and responsibilities.

3)Morals are standards of behaviour
eg-saying truth,do not cheat,no gossip etc.
-Ethics are moral principles that governs ones behaviour.
eg-code of ethics helps to rule ones professional behaviour like protecting the rights of the patient.diversity of care.

4) based on the rules of the CST and the government the decision will be taken.